Among the Motives of the English in Founding Colonies in North

question 166

Multiple Choice

Among the motives of the English in founding colonies in North America was

• A)trade with the Amerindians for skins and furs.
• B)the acquisition of gold and silver.
• C)conversion of Amerindians to Christianity.
• D)all of these choices
• E)none of these choices

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Definitions:

Stratum

A layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground or a level or layer of a material, typically one of several parallel layers stacked one above the other.

Melanocytes

Cells located in the skin that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the skin's color and protection against UV radiation.

Keratinocytes

Cells that make up the majority of the epidermis, producing keratin to help form a protective barrier for the skin.

Melanin

A pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes that gives them color and offers protection against ultraviolet radiation.