During the first half of the sixteenth century,France and England found that the most gain across the Atlantic could be had by

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During the first half of the sixteenth century, France and England found that attacking Spanish ships, which were often laden with wealth from the Americas, was the most profitable venture. This period was marked by intense rivalry among European powers for control and exploitation of new territories and resources discovered across the Atlantic. While establishing colonies and engaging in the fisheries and slave trade were also part of their activities, attacking Spanish treasure fleets provided immediate and substantial gains.

During the First Half of the Sixteenth Century,France and England