The economic system of England at the time was mercantilism. Colonies provide the mother country with wealth in a mercantile economy. The American Colonies were rife with and abundance of Natural Resources. Britain wanted to establish a strong presence in North America in order to control these resources and keep other countries away.
The defeat of the Sapnish Armada, that made colonizing safer.
Before the colonization period began, the people living in England were protestants. They were members of the Church of England.
Britain NOT England.
True Ireland was England first attempt at colonisation
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England's first attempt at American colonization was in 1607. This was . started in Jamestown Virginia. In 1776. America got its independence.
There were several things England and English settlers wanted from colonization. One the most important aspects of colonization was natural resources. England was able to control several markets by colonizing the Americas, Africa and Asia. England also wanted to expand it's dominion and create a strong and vast empire. The English people also wanted to spread Christianity to countries and people they believed to be barbaric.
England's East India Company controlled resources in Asia.
Abundant resources and an opportunity for land ownership.
One reason why English geographer Richard Hakluyt promoted English colonization was to expand England's power and influence globally. He also believed that colonization could open up new trade opportunities and provide resources for England's economic growth. Additionally, Hakluyt believed that spreading Christianity and converting indigenous peoples to Christianity was a noble goal of colonization.
had the protestant reformation not shattered the religious unity of Europe, the english colonization of the atlantic coast would have taken a different course. how did the conflict over religion influence the colonization process?
Before the colonization period began, the people living in England were protestants. They were members of the Church of England.
in england
England.
Hakluyt.
Ireland
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Richard Hakluyt