How did people in Great Britain tend to view those who had left England to live in the colonies?

A) as diligent workers and entrepreneurs
B) as vital participants in British governance
C) as tourists who would soon return to England
D) as indistinguishable from the Spanish colonists
E) as convicts, religious dissidents, and poor servants

Great Britain

An island nation in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, and Wales, known for its influential role in global politics, economics, and culture.

English Governance

The system of political and administrative organization used in England, characterized by its constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.

Convicts

Individuals found guilty of a crime and sentenced by a court, often resulting in imprisonment or other forms of punishment.