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Goals of English Colonization

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What was one of the primary reasons England wanted to establish an American colony?

To secure a location for military training

To reduce its population

To increase her wealth and power (correct)

To convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity

Which objective did England have in mind for colonization in America?

To establish a cultural exchange with Native Americans

To create a sanctuary for refugees

To find silver and gold (correct)

To set up a national park system

What economic goal did England aim to achieve by establishing colonies in America?

To monopolize the fur trade

To furnish raw materials to open new trade markets (correct)

To cultivate cash crops for export

To become the leading wheat exporter

In competing with other European nations, what was a key motivation for England's colonization efforts?

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Which of the following was NOT a reason England sought to establish an American colony?

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Goals of English Colonization

England sought to enhance its wealth and power by establishing colonies in America.
Competition with other European nations, particularly Spain and France, drove England's desire for expansion.
Colonies were seen as sources of raw materials, such as timber and furs, to fuel economic growth.
English colonies also aimed to open new trade markets for English goods and services.
The discovery of silver and gold was not a primary motivator for English colonization in America, although the possibility of finding such riches was a potential benefit.

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Explore the motivations behind England's colonization efforts in America. The quiz covers key factors such as economic growth, competition with other nations, and the search for new trade markets. Understand the complexities of English expansion beyond the lure of silver and gold.