Multiple choice

Who was Britain's rival for control of colonies in North America? (Around 13 colonies time.)

  1. Spanish

  2. Dutch

  3. French

  4. Italy
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Explanation

Great Britain and France were the primary European rivals competing for territory and influence in North America during the colonial era. This intense rivalry culminated in the French and Indian War, which resulted in Britain gaining control of French territories in Canada and east of the Mississippi. Spain and the Netherlands also had colonies, but France was the main competitor to British dominance at this time.

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