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Rivalry in North America:
Wars erupted frequently in North America in the 1600s and 1700s as rival empires clashed with each other and with resident Indians.
Spain, France, and Britain established colonies around the world to enrich their economies, enhance their prestige, and increase their power. All three countries laid claim to portions of North America already settled by Indians. They waged war with Indian nations to establish footholds in America. And they fought with each other to advance colonial interests or to gain the upper hand in European-centered power struggles. |