The Rival Claimants for North America. 1497-1755.

The article presents an exploration into the geopolitical rivalry between the English and the French in regards to dominion and jurisdiction over the colonies of North America from its discovery in the late 15th century through the colonial era of the mid 18th century. Details are given highlighting the different approaches each nation took to claiming and colonizing the region, noting the English settlements along the eastern coastline and the French use of the interior regions. The significant impact of the alliances of the Iroquois Indians on the Anglo-French rivalry is also examined in-depth.