Question

Which statement best explains why England established colonies in North America? Spain had gained wealth and power from its colonies, and England hoped to do so as well. American Indians were offering to trade with England so they could gain raw materials, such as furs. England was at war with Spain and wanted to attack the Spanish colonies in Central America and the Caribbean. New France had begun to weaken, and England saw an opportunity to secure that territory and its resources.

Answer 1

I think this might be the answer: 'Spain had gained wealth and power from its colonies, and England hoped todo so as well.'

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) Spain had gained wealth and power from its colonies, and England hoped to do so as well.

The statement that best explains the reason England established colonies in North America was that Spain had gained wealth and power from its colonies, and England hoped to do so as well.

British monarchy realized the benefits of having colonies in North American territory. It saw that Spain really benefited from its own colonies in America and the Caribbean, so the King thought about doing the same.  

The first British colony in North America was Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. The growth of the colonies in North America kept on and they were more profitable that the original Spanish colonies.