The New England Confederation (1643) was a defensive alliance formed by Puritan colonies primarily to protect against:
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Correct answer: Potential threats from Native Americans and the Dutch
This was an early example of colonial cooperation. Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven joined together to manage common problems, particularly defense, while the English Civil War distracted the mother country.
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