USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Spanish lost their stronghold in North America as the French, Dutch, and British began to explore and colonize the Northeast.

Detailed explanation-2: -Five European nations were the dominant sponsors of these voyages in search of new trade routes, merchant opportunities, and-ultimately-lands to conquer. These were Portugal, Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Age of Exploration is considered to have occurred mostly with four European nations, which included: Portugal, Spain, France and England. Each of these countries experienced the same forces that pushed them to explore the world, but they also shared one important characteristic.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first permanent French settlement, founded in 1608. An English adventurer hired by the Dutch government who led an expedition to find a path to Asia through North America. His expedition led to the establishment of New Amsterdam.

Detailed explanation-5: -Initially, European nations were searching for a water route to the Far East. Many factors encouraged European exploration. Portugal, Spain, France, and England were newly emerged as nation-states with the means to finance long overseas voyages now possible by innovations in navigation.