The Colonial Wars Had a Devastating Effect on the People

question 72

Multiple Choice

The colonial wars had a devastating effect on the people in the colonies, but according to the textbook, until 1756 the conflicts in North America

• A) were most influential in shaping European politics.
• B) had lacked any Native American involvement.
• C) were primarily between the French and Spanish.
• D) had almost no effect on Massachusetts in particular.
• E) were mere sideshows compared to warfare in Europe.

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