Colonial Readiness Report: The Attack Of Our New England Colonies

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Colonial Readiness Report
Your Royal Highness, our New England Colonies are facing a threat from our enemy, the French. The mountains and harsh climate may prevent us from readiness for the attack. But, the hilly land will be a difficult obstacle for our attackers, the French. Our accessibility by water could play a major role in the fight because we could obtain supplies for the battle. Our thick forests will help for protection and cover from our enemies. An advantage we have is our very skilled craftsmen. The dense forests will supply the craftsmen and the craftsmen would create weapons with the timber.
Are we Economically Socially and Politically Prepared
Socially, our lack of knowledge in war will prevent us from being able to succeed

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