Since the early 17th century, when England first established its permanent colonies in North America, substantial differences have occurred with other colonies whose economy was mainly dedicated to the production of crops as well as more varied activities. frugality of the colonial rules of the North. After the French and Indian War, relations between the English and the other colonies began to show signs of strain. Until then, England's preoccupation with civic skirmishes and the ongoing war with France allowed the colonies to continue their foreign and domestic trade with little intrusion from the British powers. The war led to poor relations during both periods