Question

what was the purpose of the new england confederation? to expand westward to create a unified government to defend against native americans and nearby dutch colonies to establish trade routes

Explanation:

The New England Confederation was formed by the New England colonies (Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Haven, and Plymouth) in 1643. Its primary purpose was mutual defense against threats, including Native Americans and the Dutch colonies in the region. Expanding westward was not its focus, creating a unified government was not the main goal (it was more of a defensive alliance), and establishing trade routes was not the core purpose.

Answer:

C. To defend against Native Americans and nearby Dutch colonies