"england was more successful in building a colonial presence in north america than her rival countries, france and spain." which statement provides the best evidence to support this conclusion? a) in 1712, carolina was divided into northern and southern provinces. b) in 1732, georgia was founded as the thirteenth british colony in the new world. c) french settlements were located on the gulf coast and in present-day south carolina. d) in the 1580's, spanish missionaries began work along the georgia coast in mocama and guale.