Which of the following factors was most instrumental in securing victory for the New England colonists in King Philip's War?
A) political cohesion among the colonies
B) efficient mobilization of colonial manpower and supplies
C) internal problems for the Indians, such as food shortages, disease, and defections
D) conversion of King Philip to Christianity
Answer: C
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