European governments supported privateers in the West Indies as a means to weaken rival nations economically and militarily without direct military engagement. Privateers were essentially legalized pirates, authorized to attack enemy ships and seize their cargo, which helped boost national wealth and disrupt trade. This practice also allowed governments to expand their influence and control over lucrative trade routes and colonies while minimizing the financial risks and costs associated with war.
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the European countries which have dependents in the Caribbean are England, France and the Netherlands.
Many European nations colonized west Africa. Most notably it was the French who made most of west Africa under them until last half of 20th century. Algeria, Chad, Niger etc were all colonized by them.
More than 4 countries established colonies in Central America and the West Indies. Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands.
No they did not. They colonize them to bring slaves from Africa there to work. The fertile soil and plenty of resources are there. The europeans would then ship the produce back to Europe and sell them
privateers seized cargoes of rum from the west indies , wool from england and furs from canada idk !
The Indies were rich in gold, spices, and other goods."
the Netherlands
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Christopher Colombus.
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the European countries which have dependents in the Caribbean are England, France and the Netherlands.
AnswerBritainNetherlandsSpainFranceDenmarkPortugalSweden
To gain control of the French West Indies
Discovered the west indies.
Yes
Because they were big and strong and wanted resources