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Which three countries set up colonies in North America?

In eastern North America, the Dutch, English and the French governments had established colonies in the eastern coasts of North America. This answer excludes Spanish colonies in eastern Mexico.


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Spain, France, and England


Where did Spain set up colonies?

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No. The first colonies in America were set up by the Spanish.


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Colonies were a great source of wealth and power


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In North America,


Where did the French and Dutch set up their first colonies?

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Where did the French and Dutch set-up their first American colonies?

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How many total colonies did the british set up along North America's east coast?

The British established 13 colonies along North America's east coast, collectively known as the Thirteen Colonies. These colonies eventually formed the foundation of the United States.


Why the thirteen colonies were settled?

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