How might the conflict between the New
England colonists and Native
Americans have been avoided?

The New England colonies respecting the Native Americans and their land.

Explanation:

When the New England colonies came to America, they began expanding their land rapidly, in return, this downsized the amount of land Native Americans had, which made them mad and want to fight for it back. During the period of the 1700s/1800s Native Americans participated in many wars for land.

by creating a labor shortage that pushed the continent toward a market economy

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