Why did England not participate in the early competition for New World colonies?
a. Britain's geographical location complicated its access to the Atlantic oceans.
b. Britain was plagued with internal religious struggles.
c. Spain blocked the English by exerting dominance over the seas.
d. England was concentrating on its Asian colonies
Answer: b. Britain was plagued with internal religious struggles.
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