Asked by Rachel Stephenson on May 17, 2024
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Which of the following was a significant factor in the greater number of English settlers in the New World, compared to French or Spanish settlers?
A) Economic conditions were worse in England.
B) The English population was by far larger.
C) The English government forcibly deported all of its paupers and criminals.
D) The English government funded the passage of anyone willing to settle the New World.
E) The North American climate was identical to that of England.
English Settlers
Refers to the early colonists from England who established communities in what is now the United States during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Economic Conditions
Describes the state of an economy at a given time, including aspects such as unemployment, inflation rates, gross domestic product, and overall economic growth or recession.
- Investigate the arrangement of colonies and the financial incentives for English colonization in North America.
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Aisha PerkinsMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Economic conditions in England, including land scarcity and unemployment, motivated many to seek new opportunities in the New World, contributing to the greater number of English settlers compared to French or Spanish settlers.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the arrangement of colonies and the financial incentives for English colonization in North America.