Question

Which of the following best discribes a reason why England wanted to establish colonies in North America?

To gain raw materials such as crops

To prevent France from forming a colony

To find a river route across the continent

To fight for territory with the Spanish colonists

Answer 1

Answer:

To gain raw materials such as crops

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

to gain raw materials such as crops

Explanation:

England was looking at the settlement of colonies as a way of fulfilling its desire to sell more goods and resources to other countries than it bought. ... At the same time, colonies could be markets for England's manufactured goods. England knew that establishing colonies was an expensive and risky business.Jan 17, 2007