Question

The actions of the Maroons that forced British colonial authorities to conclude a treaty with them are best explained as evidence of reactions against which of the following global trends in the period 1450-1750 ?

A- The persistent spread of epidemic diseases
B- The continuing impoverishment of indigenous populations resulting from agricultural transfers
C- The increase in armed conflict resulting from state rivalries over control of trade routes
D- The increasing expansion and centralization of state power

Answer 1

The Maroons' resistance against British colonial authorities showcases their fight against the expansion and centralization of state power in the 1450-1750 period, reflecting the broader indigenous struggles against European colonization. so, option D is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The actions of the Maroons that forced British colonial authorities to conclude a treaty with them are best explained as evidence of reactions against the increasing expansion and centralization of state power. During the period between 1450-1750, European nations were involved in various conflicts over trade and the control of overseas territories. Indigenous populations, including the Maroons who were composed of escaped slaves in the Americas, frequently resisted the European colonial powers.

Their active rebellion and success in holding off British forces reflect a broader resistance against the Europeans' efforts to assert control over new territories and the people within them. The Maroons' struggle against British colonization is indicative of the challenges faced by colonial powers in maintaining control over their vast empires, as well as the capacity of indigenous and enslaved groups to mount effective resistance movements.