Which of the following BEST describes Indian relations with the North American colonists from the period, 1689-1754?
A) White settlement expansion to areas near Indian tribal lands was not a significant factor in sparking Indian battles with these colonists.
B) Even during periods of relative peace among the European powers, Indian tribes, such as the Tuscaroras and the Mohawks, fought their own battles with these colonists.
C) Indian tribes in the Carolinas pursued mostly peaceful relations with white colonists in this region, in contrast with their frequent battles in New England and Canada.
D) The issue of trading rights did not play any role in particular Indian tribes shifting their political alliances with individual European powers.
Answer: B
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