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In the eastern portion of North America, the preeminent concern of Ind

In the eastern portion of North America, the preeminent concern of Indian peoples was __________. A) falling prices for fish and furs B) population growth in the British colonies C) internal political divisions within tribes and confederacies D) the arrival of French and Spanish colonists   ANSWER Answer: B

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Date: September 9th, 2020

The Albany Conference of 1754 provided a clear indication of _________

The Albany Conference of 1754 provided a clear indication of __________. A) the refusal of British officials to deal with the disaffection of the Iroquois B) the power of Benjamin Franklin to persuade colonial assemblies to follow his path C) the sense of community that pervaded relations among the colonies in 1754 D) the inability […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why did Spain initially have little interest in settling California?

Why did Spain initially have little interest in settling California? a. The region was full of Native American groups who fought any Europeans who tried to settle there. b. The region had so many French settlers that the Spanish did not want to fight over land with them. c. The region appeared to lack natural […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Why did French Canadians fail to respond positively to American calls

Why did French Canadians fail to respond positively to American calls for them to join the struggle against Britain? A) They never received the American entreaties. B) They were prevented from doing so by British soldiers. C) Americans were their traditional enemies. D) They were sympathetic to the British cause.   ANSWER Answer: C

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Date: September 9th, 2020

What happened as a result of the growth of the eighteenth-century colo

What happened as a result of the growth of the eighteenth-century colonial economy? a. The population grew even faster and per capita income declined. b. Enforcement of the Navigation Acts sowed the seeds of a lingering bitterness against Britain. c. The colonies developed a strong industrial base. d. British consumers stimulated production of American sugar […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020