Question

Which of America's characteristics led England to colonize there?
A.
Native American customs and religion
B.
religious intolerance and high rents
C.
abundant resources and an opportunity for land ownership
D.
better schools and an opportunity for manufacturing jobs

Answer 1

C. abundant resources and an opportunity for land ownership

England was motivated by economic gains from America's natural resources (timber, fish, furs, fertile land) and by offering settlers land ownership opportunities that were scarce in England.