The French took over due trade in the northern part of America (now Canada ).the Spanish took over the western part of what is now the USA and the British took over what are now the eastern and central parts of the USA and some of the spun therm parts of what now is Canada for manufacturing and exporting raw materials back to Great Britain.
The larger states have more electoral votes and have a much greater influence. Since they have more electoral votes the it is for them.
the correct answer is specialization.