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England thought that there was actually no new land to be discovered. Once the Spanish proved them wrong, however, they started sending explorers to claim land for them, too.
This then caused most countries to go to war with each other because everyone wanted to claim land for the country they were sailing for. For example, an Italian sailor might have been paid to claim land for France.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoit wanted to establish a system of free trade.
They were occupied with wars and revolutions in Europe.
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∙ 9y agoBecause they had very little resources, because they hadn't brought so much materials, and the native Americans were attacking them
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Why do you think England founded colonies later that Spain did?
So they are annoying
Why did England founded colonies much later than Spain?
They were in competition with eachother.
Why did England first find colonies later than Spain?
Spain began exploring in the 1500's and the English it wasn't until the 1607.
England's first colonies financially controlled by who?
the colonies were controlled by England as there people before settled in the virgina company England later seize the America
How did Spain and colony in New Mexico differ from its colonies in New Spain?
The government of Spain in the New World differed from that of the later British colonies in that it was closely micromanaged by the Spanish crown. Later British colonies allowed more self government.
How did rabbits get to America?
they were from England and later were shipped to America with the English colonies
Which countries established the first 13 colonies in America?
If you are referring to the 13 colonies which later became the United States, it was England and from 1707 Great Britain which established them. They weren't the first setllements, though: Spain and France had already established themselves on the continent too.
New England colonial government?
The New England Colonies at first were "Royal Colonies" where England ruled them itself. Later on, they separated and became a new England Government.
Why did Spain help the Americans in the revoluntioanry wa r?
Spain helped the Americans in the Revolutionary War to weaken their rival, Britain. By supporting the American colonies, Spain hoped to gain territory in North America and protect its own holdings in the region. Additionally, Spain saw an opportunity to weaken the British Empire's power globally.
Which country established and governed the 13 American colonies?
The British Colonies, so to speak, were 13 in number and were aptly named Thirteen Colonies. The English colony ... These Thirteen American Colonies were grouped under three different heads depending on the type of governance: ... Charter Colonies - These colonies were established when the British Crown granted a charter,
What were the laws of the new England colonies?
they were a freely ran government then later on they became a democracy
Why did England colonize the new world so much later?
It had colonies elsewhere in the world
