A war instigated by a major power that does not itself become involved. for example the cold war and their proxy wars which are Vietnam war, korean war, ect.
There were three main goals of the East India Company, and those were:
1. Establish trading posts in India.
2. Bring those trade goods back to Britain, to make a profit for investors.
3. Spread British influence and power.
New York and Boston were both port cities. Being able to get in and out of the area with ships was very influential in battles.
