Europeans, Native Americans and Africans · US History

Which statement best describes Native American responses to European colonization?

  1. Native peoples generally responded to European colonization in a similar way across every region and time period
  2. Native peoples rarely engaged in any form of negotiation with European settlers
  3. Native peoples in most regions quickly surrendered nearly all of their political and territorial sovereignty
  4. Native peoples used a range of strategies, including trade, diplomacy, adaptation, and resistance
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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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