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In the 1750s, British decision-makers prioritized the economic value of their colonies, particularly focusing on trade opportunities in North America, especially in the regions west of the _________.

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Appalachians

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Complete: Despite the attempts in 1754 to form a unified colonial response against French territorial ambitions, a lack of ________ among the colonies hindered their effectiveness in facing the French threats.

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cooperation

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The British government sought alliances with powerful Native American tribes such as the ________ to strengthen their position against French expansion.

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Iroquois

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What is the Iroquois Confederacy?

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A powerful alliance of Native American tribes in the Northeast, essential in trade and strategic relations during the colonial period.

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What are frontier conflicts ('Frontier Conflicts')?

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Armed skirmishes and territorial disputes resulting from colonial expansion onto indigenous lands, often centered around the Ohio territory and involving figures like George Washington.

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Why did the British government seek alliances with Native American tribes during the French expansion?

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To strengthen their position against French expansion in the region.

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Chesapeake Colonies Characteristics: Maryland and Virginia focused on the cultivation of ________.

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tobacco

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Chesapeake Colonies Characteristics: The intensive use of ________ was common in plantation economies.

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slave labor

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Coastal cities like New Bern and Edenton were important ________.

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commercial centers

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North Carolina Society: The colonists ________ and Germans formed a distinct population away from elite cultures.

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Scottish-Irish