why the United States was at odds with Spain , Britain, and France at various times towards the end of the eighteenth century.

The United States were at odds with Spain, Britain, and France, because, the United States was at war with each of the countries (at different times). The Untied States was against Spain ruling the Cubans and Filipinos for being at odds with Spain. The United States had gone through the American Revolution for being at odds with Britain. The United States had gone through the French and Indian war for being at odds with France.

interdependence is when all participating groups and individuals depend on each other. if you depend on one anothers goods, you end up trading in order to get the items you're looking for. (for ex: if i have food and you have water, we trade in order to depend on each other to live)

it was bribing i think i might be wrong though