Spain was the dominant sea power in Europe beginning in medieval times, but this effectively ended with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. After a century of near-unilateral exploration of the New World, Spain was effectively challenged by other countries, notably the Dutch, the French, and the British.
No European country controlled the Philippines in 1914. Spain controlled the Philippines until the Spanish-American War in 1898. After this, the United States controlled the Philippines until Japan seized them during World War II.
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The 13 colonies were founded and controlled by Great Britain until 1776.
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Belgium controlled the Congo Basin area from about 1880 until 1960
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Spain was the dominant sea power in Europe beginning in medieval times, but this effectively ended with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. After a century of near-unilateral exploration of the New World, Spain was effectively challenged by other countries, notably the Dutch, the French, and the British.
The Hudson's Bay Company.
The Armada sailed in July 1588, The Anglo-Spanish war lasted until 1604
Until 1588, Spain was the dominant power in Europe, controlling vast territories and wielding significant influence through its wealth from the Americas and its formidable military. The Spanish Armada was a symbol of this power, aimed at asserting dominance over the seas and countering English influence. However, the defeat of the Armada in 1588 marked a turning point, leading to the gradual decline of Spanish supremacy and the rise of England as a major naval power. This shift would lay the groundwork for the future balance of power in Europe.