I believe the answer is letters A and E
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 us has fought in 12 official wars
He was acquitted of all charges by the senate