As a Massachusetts teen just chilling my life away ( literally bc theres a blizzard) i would have to say it was to make a puritan colony in the new world.
The materials used for paintings were becoming more expensive and people wanted them in their homes
What decision are you talking about?
I think the answer is b. Overgrazing occurs when too many animals graze for too long and exceed that of the area. Increased retention of water. It results in barren exposed soil.