Peace between England and the Netherlands in 1688 meant that the two countries entered the Nine Years' War as allies, but the conflict—waged in Europe and overseas between France, Spain and the Anglo-Dutch alliance—left the English a stronger colonial power than the Dutch, who were forced to devote a larger proportion of their military budget on the costly land war in Europe. The 18th century saw England (after 1707, Britain) rise to be the world's dominant colonial power, and France becoming its main rival on the imperial stage. COUNT 4
QSN1 Which country became Britain's main rival in the 18th century? ANS1 France QSN2 When did England and the Netherlands make peace? ANS2 1688 QSN3 In which war were England and the Netherlands allies? ANS3 Nine Years' War QSN4 In which century did Britain become the world's dominant colonial power? ANS4 18th