European states established colonies, which led to different European countries controlling different territories all over the world.
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
The primary intention of the European states was trade, but the stiff competition between them lead to territory and ended up controlling different territories all over the world. Examples include the Anglo French struggle for supremacy in India.
In the end the British ended up defeating the French and ended up establishing more territories not only in South Asia but also in continents like Africa and North America. And, results to control various territories by different European country over the world.
