Which Statement Describes England's Attempt to Secure a North American

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes England's attempt to secure a North American settlement in the late sixteenth century?

• A) Religious wars in Europe undermined its plans for the New World.
• B) It sent explorers but could not sustain thriving colonies.
• C) It colonized territory only where the Spanish were not already present.
• D) It abandoned colonization in favor of raiding Spanish treasure ships.

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