I think it's called Tanakh. Sorry if I'm wrong!
For independence because Britain was taxing the colonists too much, was passing too many acts oppressing the colonists, and even killed some colonists (Boston Massacre).
Answer:
Mahalaga ito dahil nakakapagtanim tayo, at dahil doon mas nagkakaroon tayo ng mga crops na pwedeng ibenta saan mang lugar.
They were looking for the "Northwest Passage" to the sea. Or basically seeing where America ended in the northwest side of the country.
Hope this helps :)
