England, in the 17th century, was finally able to plant successful colonies because close ties with Spain had broken giving England an interest in exploring the New World. The recently perfected joint-stock companies provided a safe way for investors to make a profit being the main reason for the original colonies. A growth in population, left many people unemployed, giving a wide selection of laborers for these voyages to the New World.
In the first half of the 16th century England was allied with Spain giving them no desire to colonize the New World. However, in the later century England was pronounced a Protestant establishment by Queen Elizabeth br
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