Motives behind the founding of English colonies in America included all of the following except

a. colonial products would allow England to reduce dependence on other nations.
b. colonies would serve as exclusive and dependable markets for English goods.
c. America would provide homes for the English nobility.
d. colonies would be an outlet for a population regarded as excessive.
e. none of these choices.


ANS: C

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