Which Statement Best Reflects the Response of Indians to the Unexpected

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the response of Indians to the unexpected arrival of English colonists in the Chesapeake region?

• A) At first, the Indians aided and traded with the colonists, but soon the Indians realized that the English wanted their land.
• B) The Indians thought the English were gods, so did not challenge them.
• C) The Powhatan Confederacy allied with the Spanish in Florida to drive out the English colonists in Virginia.
• D) Realizing there could be great benefits in an alliance, the Indians were happy to learn about English culture and religion.

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