French and British Influence in American Events As young America struggled to find it’s identity as a true sovereign nation, the historically belligerent countries of France and Britain ruled great upon that particular internal struggle. Their inputs on the matter were held in high regards by the United States government and society despite being at times volatile and violent. Yet it was long before setting foot on the American continent that the climate of expansion had triggered a race for dominance and political vengeance between the two, and emanated throughout America's characteristic events, people, and future. It was between the years 1337 to 1453, the kingdoms of France and England, for many generations, fought to claim land in writings
