English Imperialism TASK 1.docx English Imperialism TASK 1 A1. The political motivations

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English Imperialism TASK 1.docx English Imperialism TASK 1 A1. The political motivations for English Imperialism came from the need to expand territories and gain political power in order to compete... with Europe economically. England heavily relied on crops that were grown in the Americas such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton. By controlling these products, England could be seen as a competitor on a global scale and gain the power they desired. Although England saw the claiming of the Americas as a cheap way to get ahead, the Crown didn t actually have the money necessary to fund the expeditions or colonies. To solve this issue, the monarchy issued charters to weather businessmen for land claimed for the crown, giving them a small portion of profit while also repaying favors. (Norton, 2015) A2. During the colonization of the Americas, England essentially became bloated with people who were unable to find work. A soluti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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