Political motivations for english imperialism in north america

Patriotism and the growing imperial power made countries to compete for supremacy, pride and security. The empires also needed to find territories that were strategic to place their armies and navy fleets to defend and expand.

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.

the first action that caused many creek indians to turn against william mcintosh was when mcintosh a) supported the united states during the creek war of 1813–1814. b) attempted to stop the sale of creek land to the u.s. government. c) seized control of over 1,000 acres of land belonging to the creeks.