Is this for history class??
Gary is trying out for the football team and wants Frank's position as quarterback. Although they do not show it, both Gary and Frank want each other out of the school. To hurt each other socially, Frank is trying to become friends with Gary's friends and Gary has been doing the same.
You didn’t add a picture so we can’t answer this.
They did so because they wanted to be allies with Europeans. You would be at a bigger advantage with more countries on your side.
