What kept alive the English dream of establishing colonies in America after the Roanoke debacle in 1590?
a. Some believed the North American mainland contained valuable resources.
b. Many believed America was strategically important for exports to Asia.
c. A group of Native Americans had signed an agreement with the king of England.
d. The British identified a safe passage to America through Greenland
Answer: a. Some believed the North American mainland contained valuable resources.
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