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The North and South were very similar geographically.
Individual citizens elect legislators, who create public policy. Media organizations influence individual citizens and interest groups influence legislators, so they indirectly have a very great influence on public policy. Political parties dominate the legislative branch, and legislators generally follow the platform of their parties.
Note: Foreign diplomats do not have as great or official an influence as those listed above, but they do play a role in pursuing policies that benefit their own country.
The French and Indian War also impacted the colonies in a negative economic manner. As the British Empire grew, it became more expensive to run the colonies. The Native Americans were a threat to the colonies. Thus, the British needed to spend more money on protecting them.
Using natural resources, perhaps doing activities that involve nature
