Which statement best describes Native American responses to European colonization?
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Correct answer: Native peoples used a range of strategies, including trade, diplomacy, adaptation, and resistance
Native responses varied by region, time, and circumstance. Some groups allied with Europeans, others resisted militarily, and many combined diplomacy, trade, and adaptation to protect their communities.
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