The first colonies in North America were along the eastern coast. ... The two nations fought for control of North America in what Americans call the French and Indian War (1754-1763). ... They brought their families, as did the New England colonists, and they kept their families together on the plantations. ... Southern plantations grew tobacco, rice, and indigo, which they sold to buyers in England and elsewhere in America. ... This period of self-rule led to more colonial assemblies that were more powerful and resistant to outside rule. ...

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In addition to affecting eachother the early development of America before 1760 has influenced our society today. ... Massachusetts did not rely heavily on slaves in their economy and they did not have a plantation system. ... Jamestown was a joint stock company looking for gold and silver in the new world and ended up with slave ran plantations. ... The south's interaction with both slaves and Native Americans helped shape their social development. ... Massachusetts set standards for education and their trade policies helped develop Americas foreign relations. ...

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