England's main motivation for establishing colonies in the New World was to: A) Defend its homeland
B) Gain wealth
C) Spread democracy
D) Abolish slavery

HELP M

B) Gain wealth.

Explanation:

England's main motivation for establishing colonies in the New World was to gain wealth. An easy way to remember England's motivation for colonization are "The Three G's":

- God

During the time periods of England's colonization, and even now, it was and is a nation with close ties to the Christian Church. As Christianity is a missionary religion, meaning it is a faith that is widespread, and openly seeks new members. As the English colonized, they spread the "word of God".

- Glory

The English, of course, colonized for glory, and to spread the name of England everywhere. Think "bragging rights".

- Gold

And where your question is based, the English established colonies in the New World to gain wealth. Upon discovery of the New World, raw materials, such as gold and silver, were also discovered. This became the main motivation for the establishment of colonies.