Which of the following prompted England's decision to colonize?

a. Hakluyt, an English geographer, convinced England that it could not compete with Spain without colonies.

b. Raw materials would provide a better life for English people. English protested until

c. England promised to colonize.

d. In order for England to compete with Portugal, colonization was necessary.

e. Colonization would make the slave trade complete.

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Brenden Boyle

29 September, 08:41

Which of the following prompted England's decision to colonize?

a. Hakluyt, an English geographer, convinced England that it could not compete with Spain without colonies.

b. Raw materials would provide a better life for English people. English protested until

c. England promised to colonize.

d. In order for England to compete with Portugal, colonization was necessary.

e. Colonization would make the slave trade complete.

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Taniya Gates · Answer 1

The correct answer here is B.

Among other reasons the influx of the raw materials from the colonies would greatly enhance the life of the English people as they would not have to buy the materials they need from other countries. Also colonies would serve as new market for England to sell their manufactured goods.