Why did european nations compete with each other to build colonies in north america

Read the excerpt from the writings of olaudah equiano, an african who was shipped to the americas on a slave ship. the closeness of the place, and the heat of the climate, added to the number in the ship, which was so crowded that each had scarcely room to turn himself, almost suffocated us. what conclusion can be drawn about slave ships from this description?

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.

Based on the information given and the gauges which process or processes have their alarm light on?