What Was the Main Objection Raised by Those in the United

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Multiple Choice

What was the main objection raised by those in the United States and Canada who opposed the ratification of the NAFTA?

• A) Job losses
• B) Balance of payment problems
• C) Threat of competition from Asian companies
• D) Threat of a loss of national sovereignty

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Definitions:

French Colonization

The process by which France established colonies and controlled territories outside Europe, notably in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, from the 17th through the 20th centuries.

Spanish Colonization

The period during which Spain conquered and established colonies in the Americas from the late 15th to the early 19th centuries, involving significant cultural, economic, and demographic changes.

Seventeenth Century

The period extending from the year 1601 to 1700, marking a time of significant historical events and developments globally.

White New England Settlers

White New England Settlers refers to the European immigrants, particularly from the British Isles, who established colonies in the northeastern part of what is now the United States during the 17th and 18th centuries.