Asked by Asielle Kaimari on May 07, 2024

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

A) the return of Charles II as king of England
B) the creation of the constitutional monarchy through the Glorious Revolution
C) the formal end of the slave trade
D) the taking of Quebec from France
E) the defeat and dissolution of the Iroquois Confederacy

Iroquois Confederacy

The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Haudenosaunee or Six Nations, was a powerful and sophisticated alliance of native tribes in northeastern North America, known for its significant cultural and governmental contributions.

Glorious Revolution

A coup in 1688 engineered by a small group of aristocrats that led to William of Orange taking the British throne in place of James II.

Slave Trade

The historical trading of enslaved people, primarily from Africa to the Americas, which was a crucial part of the global economic system from the 16th to the 19th century.

  • Understand key events and periods that defined colonial expansion in England during the seventeenth century.
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Keirra ReynoldsMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The return of Charles II as king of England in 1660 sparked a new period of colonial expansion known as the Restoration colonies, which included the founding of colonies such as Carolina and Pennsylvania. Charles II was personally interested in colonial expansion and granted charters to individuals and groups to establish colonies in North America.