Question 1: The Rise and Fall of the British Empire Quiz

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Before embarking on formal colonization, what was the primary focus of early English interactions with regions like North America?

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Early English voyages, notably those sponsored by figures like Martin Frobisher and Humphrey Gilbert, were primarily motivated by the desire to find a northern sea route to the lucrative markets of Asia, seeking a competitive edge over Spanish and Portuguese routes.

A. Establishing permanent agricultural settlements

B. Finding the Northwest Passage to Asia

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C. Competing militarily with Spain for land control

D. Converting indigenous populations to Christianity

Before embarking on formal colonization, what was the primary focus of early English interactions with regions like North America?

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