What was the economic motivation for the English to have North American colonies?

The need of selling of goods

Explanation:

The need of market for selling of goods was the economic motivation for the English to have North American colonies because the English wants to sell their manufactured goods and want to gain strong economy. England was looking at the settlement of colonies because they see it a way of sell more goods and resources to other countries than purchasing in order to boost their economy. These colonies could be markets for England's manufactured goods from which they can stable and enhance their economy.

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