The key factor which fueled competition between European countries for colonies in the Americas was C) the desire to control sources of gold and silver. Although Europe did have certain resources, it had definitely depleted itself in gold and silver and there was a sort of race between the big European super powers to enrich themselves as much as they could. This can be especially seen with the silver mines in Mexico which both the Spanish and the French wanted to acquire.
"The Cherokees won the right to stay on their land and were deemed an independent <span>nation" was the </span><span>outcome of the Worcester v. Georgia court case. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "a". I hope that the answer has helped you.</span>