Why did england colonize america?

The British colonization of the Americas (including colonization by both the English and the Scots) began in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia, and reached its peak when colonies had been established throughout the Americas. ... These were charter colonies, proprietary colonies, and royal colonies. read more

British colonization of the Americas. The British colonization of the Americas (including colonization by both the English and the Scots) began in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia and reached its peak when colonies had been established throughout the Americas. read more

Although the various groups who traveled to the Americas had separate motives, the basic reason for colonization was stated by Richard Hakluyt in his 1584 Discourse on Western Planting: Extend the new Protestant Christianity to the New World. read more

British colonization gave Britain access to new resources and these could be used to maintain a position of strength against Spain and France. read more