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What was the primary reason for England's colonization of America?
To increase wealth and power
What was the main objective behind the founding of Jamestown in 1607?
To establish an economic venture
Who financed the settlement of Jamestown?
The stockholders of the Virginia Company of London
What distinguished Jamestown as the first permanent English settlement in America?
It was an economic venture financed by the Virginia Company of London
Test your knowledge of English colonization in America with this quiz! Explore the reasons behind England's desire to establish colonies in America and how it contributed to the competition for wealth and power among European countries.
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