Compare, contrast and explain the distinct political, religious, cultural, geographic and economic characteristics between the three regions of colonization by Europeans in North America (New England, Middle Atlantic, Southern) during the 1600s and 1700s. Explain the various motivations for settlement of each and discuss strengths and weakness of the founding leaders of each region and what role they played in colonial development. Why did the Ohio Valley become the arena of conflict between the European superpowers? What was the French and Indian War? What nations and communities were involved? Who were the leaders and what was the ultimate outcome of the War? Why? Explain how future conflicts between England and her colonies may have had their root from the experiences during the French and Indian War. As discussed in lecture, explain the relationship between England and her colonies following the War.