What european nations controlled territory bordering the united states?

The European nations that controlled territory bordering the United States are United Kingdom, Spain, France, and Russia or Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. They also compete for control over territory in the Americas because the United States of America had generally good soil where crops are planted.

1.) irish.

2.) settlers could obtain cheap land nearby

3.) steam engine

explanation:

possession of power

exercising of power

class and power