The British Empire was composed of the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries.
The goals of colonization for the Spanish can be remembered as the three Gs: god, glory, and gold. They wanted to spread religion among the native Americans, take control of the area, and find gold. The English colonized to find a better life. A big part of this is escaping religious persecution, such as the Puritans. English believed colonial life offered new opportunities.
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