Question

What led England to establish colonies in North America

Answer 1

Economically it was a good move. You have settlers in N.A. growing, mining, cutting, or whatever the natural resources. They send them to Britain. Britain turns them into manufactured goods which they sell to people in Britain, trade with other countries, and ... also sell back to the British colonists.

Answer 2

Abundant natural resources such as gold, wine, citrus fruits, olive oil, and timber etc.....