There were two major motives behind English expansion to the North American continent--the first of which was Puritans trying to escape religious persecution back in England, and the second of which was the English crown wanting to gain more resources and territory in the New World.
The viewpoint of a group of individuals on an issue or problem is called (public opinion).
The Lord will always control the land he owns
Pierre de Coubertin is who this is, ask me anymore questions if needed.