What Sparked a New Period of Colonial Expansion for England

question 66

Multiple Choice

What sparked a new period of colonial expansion for England in the mid-seventeenth century?

• A) England's defeat of the Netherlands in the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War of 1649.
• B) England's victory in a 1676 religious war with Spain.
• C) A treaty signed with the Iroquois Confederacy.
• D) The restoration of the monarchy in 1660.

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Definitions:

Self-handicapping

Strategies people use to create obstacles and excuses for themselves so they can avoid blame for possible future failures.

Anticipatory Excuses

The justifications or reasons provided in advance to mitigate potential future blame or negative judgements.

Subsequent Performances

Refers to the performances or actions that follow an initial event or activity, often analysed to gauge improvement, decline, or consistency over time.

Overjustification Effect

The reduction in intrinsic motivation to perform a task due to the introduction of extrinsic rewards for performing it.