motives of colonialism go with a very politicized concept of expansionism. expanding the territory of a colonizer projects its very power and superiority over its colony. it comes with the fetish of grasping power beyond their reach, the greed to accumulate wealth, and the free hand to manipulate its subjects.
For money
Political power
World dominance
Trade
More land
The success of the English colonies in the New World is attributed to the success of their cash crops. For most of the colonial period, the major cash crop was tobacco; however, cotton soon replaced tobacco as the Industrial Revolution drew near.
Perhaps the most important factor that allowed France to join the 'scramble' of New World colonization in the Age of Discovery was the 1598 Edict of Nantes. Establishing a real if also shaky peace after years of war in France between Catholics and Protestants, the Edict was followed by the establishment of a variety of French colonies in the Americas -- and daring explorations of as yet uncolonized portions of the New World.
Why did england wait until the 1600 to establish permanent colonies in America?
England hoped to make more money from new spices and furs, also England hoped to become rich and powerful by establishing colonies in colonial America.
Middle Colonies New England Colonies Southern Colonies
To increase its own wealth and powerSearch for new riches
To increase its own wealth and powerSearch for new riches
Establishing colonies, with their money and for their country, in the "New World".
rivalry
Sir Walter Raleigh argued that England should establish colonies in the New World. He believed that establishing colonies would bring wealth and power to England.
The Age of Exploration introduced New World crops to the Old World and vice versa. It led to European countries establishing colonies in the Americas.
establishing new colonies
Sir Walter Raleigh argued that England should establish colonies in the New World. He was a prominent figure in the early efforts to colonize North America and was involved in establishing the Roanoke Colony.
the America's were discovered
The success of the English colonies in the New World is attributed to the success of their cash crops. For most of the colonial period, the major cash crop was tobacco; however, cotton soon replaced tobacco as the Industrial Revolution drew near.
Explorers of the New World had motivations such as seeking wealth, spreading religion, and establishing trade routes. They faced challenges such as harsh weather conditions, conflict with indigenous peoples, and limited resources. The exploration led to the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the continents.
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