These colonies were obtained during the period of imperialism during the mid to late 1800's. The colonies were obtained to gain access to raw material resources as well as markets. They were also strategic areas for military ports and naval bases. The imperial holdings were kept as colonies until the 20th century.
It is a true fact that a socialist form of government is where the goods and services are equally shared and the political power is distributed among the people. The correct option among the two options that are given in the question is the first option. I hope the answer comes to your help.
It's C) King Charles the 1st as the Puritians escaped (or tried to) go as far away as possible from England and the bishops (as well as the King).
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For 110 years, the numbers stood as gospel: 618,222 men died in the Civil War, 360,222 from the North and 258,000 from the South — by far the greatest toll of any war in American history.