England became interested in North America in the early 17th century. The nation was an imperial power and desired to expand with the least amount of trouble. North America was perfect for that.
England/Spain/french and others started to make colony's around north America south America and central America
economic resource
Spain
They thought that North America had lots of gold, silver, and exotic foods, and that who ever ruled North America was even more powerful.
John Cabot claimed North America for England in 1497.
Spain and England had a war and England won.
England, France, and Spain.
Spain, France and England
spain,england,the netherlands
They are all located in Western Europe.
Spain, England, The Netherlands
All were in North America to establish colonies and collect resources.
Spain had a lot of territory in North America. England was competing with Spain to dominate the New World at the time.
England, France, and Spain.
England, France, and Spain.
Spain, France, England, the Netherlands, and even Sweden explored parts of North America.
Spain, France, England, Holland, Sweden and Portugal all had claims in both North America and the Caribbean.