Based on the reading, which of the following is NOT a reason people created colonies in North America? A) to break away from Britain
B) to seek resources and profit
C) to gain religious tolerance
D) to increase British power

A.

Before America broke away, the reason the British wanted to colonize America was they wanted more power, more resources, and to spread religion. They did not want to break away from themselves

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