They thought that North America had lots of gold, silver, and exotic foods, and that who ever ruled North America was even more powerful.
economic resource
they wanted colonists to trade with England
Sir Walter Raleigh was from England. He was born in 1552 in Devon, England, and became a prominent figure during the Elizabethan era. Raleigh is best known for his attempts to establish a colony in North America and for popularizing tobacco in England.
It is the Northern Americas which Britain occupied the most.
England became interested in North America in the early 17th century. The nation was an imperial power and desired to expand with the least amount of trouble. North America was perfect for that.
All were in North America to establish colonies and collect resources.
germany
New Markets For its produce to obtain
Where they could worship as they wish
No, England DID have colonies in North America. Then there was that little fireworks show, and now there is the US.
14, I think... 13 that became the us and one that became canada.
Those colonies were established in North, South and Central America.
The defeat of the Spanish Armada cleared the way for England to start colonies in North America.
The colonists came and built cities, grew crops, and started the United States.
Spain-
Religious freedom
north east America