Which of the following best summarizes the situation in North America in the mid-1700s?

In the mid-1700s, European powers—especially Britain and France—competed for land, trade, and influence in North America. Their rivalry led to conflicts such as the French and Indian War. They did not simply agree to divide the continent or unite in a campaign against Indigenous peoples, so the best summary is that European nations competed fiercely for control of North America.

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