Which of the following statements about the French colonists in North America is accurate?
A) They were very diverse in ethnicity and religion.
B) They established large plantations wherever they settled.
C) They established cooperative relations with the Indians.
D) They had the first elected legislatures.
E) They enjoyed many political rights and freedoms outside the rule of the king.

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French colonists in North America often established cooperative relations with Native American tribes, engaging in trade and sometimes forming alliances, unlike the often more confrontational approach taken by other colonial powers. This was partly due to the French focus on the fur trade, which required good relations with Native Americans.

Which of the Following Statements About the French Colonists in North