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.
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.
England and France
Ethiopia
The Spanish had control over Louisiana
The United States does not have direct control over any sovereign countries, but it has territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico and Guam. Additionally, the U.S. maintains military bases and partnerships in various countries around the world, which can create significant influence, but these nations remain independent. Thus, while the U.S. exerts influence globally, it does not control countries in the traditional sense.
They competed for control in the Americas by building forts.
They competed for control in the Americas by building forts.
Switzerland
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Africa had a wealth of Natural Resources
Asia
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.
Spain, France, and Germany historically sought to control various territories and resources, particularly during periods of imperial expansion and colonialism. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, they aimed to establish and expand their empires in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Additionally, these countries have also competed for influence within Europe, particularly in regions like the Rhineland and the Mediterranean. Their ambitions often led to conflicts and alliances that shaped European and global politics.
European countries competed to control territory in the New World primarily for economic gain, seeking valuable resources such as gold, silver, and agricultural products. Additionally, territorial claims allowed nations to expand their influence and prestige, often driven by national rivalries and the desire for power. Colonization also provided opportunities for spreading Christianity and establishing trade routes, further motivating European nations to assert control over new lands.
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.
Japan wanted to be like the European countries and control needed resources. They wanted to control the entire Pacific region.
India, I guess.