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Five countries fought for control of the Americas during the colonial era: France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain. All had a presence in North America except for Portugal, which stayed in the south.
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What were the European incentives for the conquest of the Americas?
The European incentives for the conquest of the Americas were largely driven by the lure of wealth and power. European powers were primarily motivated by economic gain religious conversion and a desire for political and military domination. Economic gain: The discovery of the Americas had the potential to bring great wealth to the Europeans. Explorers were seeking gold silver and other valuable resources to bring back to Europe. Religious conversion: Many Europeans saw the conquest of the Americas as an opportunity to spread Christianity throughout the New World. Political and military domination: European nations sought to extend their political and military control over the Americas as well as to gain access to new trade routes and markets. These incentives were a major factor in the European conquest of the Americas and ultimately led to the colonization of the New World by European powers.
Which two European countries fought for control of north America in 1600 and 1700s?
England and France
What two African territories were free of European control in 1914?
Ethiopia
Which European power had control of the Louisiana colony when the major waves of acadian immigrants arrived in Louisiana?
The Spanish had control over Louisiana
What is a policy in which strong nations control weaker countries or territories?
Social Darwinism:)
How did Spain compete for control of land of America?
They competed for control in the Americas by building forts.
How did Spain compete for control of land in the America?
They competed for control in the Americas by building forts.
How did competition for control of the Americas affect rivalries between European nations?
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What European countries did Germany never control?
Switzerland
What was the major reason European nations competed for control of Africa during the second half of the 1800s?
Africa had a wealth of Natural Resources
What continent did European countries want to take control of?
Asia
What are the reasons for settlement for Spain?
Spain wanted more resources and land. Also, after America was discovered, there was a big rush to see which European countries could get control of the most land in the Americas, so every country wanted to settle and take control of the land.
What can you infer about the methods some european countries used to control african land and people?
European countries used coercion to control the African land and people. They used fear and punishment to get the people to bend to their wishes.
Why did Japan attack many countries to control and own their resources?
Japan wanted to be like the European countries and control needed resources. They wanted to control the entire Pacific region.
What is the two European countries that tried to control Hawaii?
Great Britain and France
What Southeast Asia countries were under European control in 1800?
India, I guess.
In the 1930s dictators seized control in many countries but not?
Countries in Europe which did not have dictators were the Northern European countries, United Kingdom, the Mediterranean Countries, Switzerland, some of the Eastern European countries, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and others.
