Until the Mid-1700s, the 13 Colonies Often Had Diverse Histories

Until the mid-1700s, the 13 colonies often had diverse histories and economies, which provided ___________.

A) a strong national unity built upon diversity
B) a unique political environment in which one state's weaknesses were supported by the strengths of another state
C) an environment that was free of jealousies among states
D) little incentive for them to join together to meet shared goals
E) common ground upon which to build consensus