Question

which of the following sparked the pequot war?
○ colonists enslaved many pequot people.
○ colonists desired to control the region.
○ colonists defended themselves against the pequot.
○ colonists controlled the area’s fur trade.

Explanation:

The Pequot War was driven by colonial desires to dominate the valuable fur trade in the region, as the Pequot people had significant control over this economic activity, creating conflict with English colonists seeking to take over this resource and regional power.

Answer:

C. Colonists controlled the area's fur trade.