Question

Frustrated that early explorations did not produce a route to the East, England sought return on its investment by:

fishing
making colonies
being in the fur trade
looting Spanish ship

Answer 1

Frustrated that early explorations did not produce a direct route to the East, England sought return on its investment by **making colonies**. While fishing, engaging in the fur trade, and looting Spanish ships were also activities they pursued, establishing colonies became a primary strategy for generating wealth and resources. English colonization in North America, especially, was aimed at creating permanent settlements that could yield economic benefits.