Question

The MOST important motivation for the English government to explore and settle new lands in the 17th century was

A) the desire to spread the Christian faith.
B) the need to separate from the Catholic church.
C) the desire to increase the wealth of the country.
D) the need to protect itself from foreign invasion.

Answer 1

C. the desire to increase the wealth of the country.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The desire to increase the wealth of the country was the main motivating factor for England's colonization. Unlike the Spanish, the British government was not terribly concerned with spreading the Christian faith. However, many of the colonists who went to the "New World" were interested in missionary work.