Determine if the statement is true or false. Use notes or the reading to answer the question.

Question

(3 points)

True
False

The French explorers fostered alliances with Native Americans

The Dutch colonists were peaceful and established wealth primarily by farming

The English colonists struggled with the land and climate but initially interacted peacefully with the Native Americans

Answer 1

1. The French explorers fostered alliances with Native Americans - True
   The French were known for forming alliances with Native American tribes, often engaging in trade and military partnerships.

2. The Dutch colonists were peaceful and established wealth primarily by farming - False
   The Dutch primarily focused on trade and commerce rather than farming, establishing a successful fur trade and other commercial enterprises.

3. The English colonists struggled with the land and climate but initially interacted peacefully with the Native Americans - True
   English colonists did face challenges with the land and climate, and while their initial interactions included some peaceful exchanges, these relations eventually became strained and conflicted.