These 2 groups had conflicts over land in the New World... English & Dutch
Dutch & Italians
English & Asians

English and Dutch

Explanation:

Pretty sure it was this because we know that the SPanish, Dutch, and English all went at roughtly the same time. Since Spanish is not an answer choice, I would have to go with Dutch.

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.