Based on the terms and concepts you've provided, it appears you're looking to make connections between various historical facts and groups related to colonial America. Here’s a breakdown of each term or concept in relation to the others:
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Territory included present-day Texas, California, and Florida: This refers primarily to areas that were colonized by Spain and, to some extent, France. Spain had established missions and settlements in Texas and Florida with a focus on expansion and converting Indigenous peoples to Christianity. California was also claimed by Spain.
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Practice of accepting people of different religious backgrounds: This can be associated with the Middle Colonies, such as Pennsylvania, which was founded by William Penn as a haven for Quakers and emphasized religious toleration. This practice contrasted with other colonies that were more intolerant of dissenting religious views.
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Settled in North America to trade furs: This refers to the French, who focused heavily on fur trading as a central aspect of their economy in North America, particularly in Canada and along the Mississippi River.
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Cash crops, slavery, plantations: This is characteristic of the Southern Colonies, where agricultural products like tobacco, rice, and indigo were grown on large plantations. This economy depended heavily on enslaved labor.
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Established for economic growth: This applies broadly to many of the colonies, but especially to the Southern Colonies and the Chesapeake Bay area (including Jamestown) which initially struggled until the cultivation of tobacco became profitable.
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British controlled colonial trade; policy angered colonists: This refers to the mercantilism system practiced by Britain that imposed restrictions on colonial trade and manufacturing, leading to grievances that fueled dissent and ultimately the American Revolution.
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Large grain farms: This is often connected to the Middle Colonies, which were known for their fertile soil and large-scale production of grains such as wheat, earning them the nickname "the breadbasket of America."
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France and Mercantilism: France, while involved in the fur trade, operated under mercantilist principles, focused on establishing and maintaining colonies for the benefit of the mother country, although they were less controlling than the British.
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Spain and the Southern Colonies: Spain's earlier presence in the South influenced the European settlement patterns in places like Florida.
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Middle Colonies and Religious Toleration: The emphasis on religious tolerance in the Middle Colonies promoted a diverse population, which contrasted with the more single-religion focus of some New England colonies.
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Jamestown: Founded in 1607, Jamestown was primarily established for economic purposes, particularly the cultivation of tobacco, and reflects early heavy reliance on enslaved labor that would characterize the Southern economy.
Through these connections, different colonial agendas and economic practices can be better understood within the context of North America's colonial history.