Which European countries competed with Spain for control over Georgia?

The correct answer is France and England, as both countries actively sought to establish colonies and expand their territories in the New World during the 18th century, which included the region that is now Georgia. Following its establishment, Georgia became part of a larger struggle for dominance among European powers in North America.

France, with its own colonial interests in the southeastern United States, particularly in areas like Louisiana, posed a significant threat to British expansion. Meanwhile, England, particularly through its thirteen American colonies, was keen on expanding westward and southward, encountering competition with both France and Spain in these endeavors.

This context is essential for understanding the geopolitical landscape of the time, where the competition between England and France for control over territory in North America shaped the development of regions, including Georgia, leading ultimately to the conflicts that characterized the French and Indian War. The other options either include countries that were not major players in colonial Georgia (like Italy) or misrepresent the competitive dynamics, including Spain and Portugal, who were primarily focused on other regions.