Which European nations competed for land in the Americas?

Several European nations competed for land in the Americas during the Age of Exploration and the subsequent colonial period. The major players included:

1. Spain: One of the first and most dominant colonial powers in the Americas, especially after the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492. They established large colonies in what is now Latin America (including most of Central and South America and parts of the Caribbean).

2. Portugal: Following the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, Portugal gained control of lands in Eastern South America, which is why Brazil is a Portuguese-speaking country today.

3. France: France explored and colonized parts of North America, including areas in Canada (New France), the Mississippi Valley (Louisiana), and the Caribbean.

4. England: The English established colonies on the Atlantic coast of what is now the United States and in parts of the Caribbean. These colonies eventually became the United States of America after a successful war of independence.

5. The Netherlands: The Dutch established the colony of New Netherland, including what's now New York City, as well as having territories in the Caribbean.

6. Sweden: Although a minor player, Sweden had a brief colonial presence in North America with the establishment of the colony of New Sweden, in areas of the present-day states of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Each of these nations competed for control of territories, resources, and trade routes. This competition often led to conflicts and wars, both in the Americas and between the European powers.