The economic focal point for the English was

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The English economy was heavily reliant on the profits generated by Caribbean sugar plantations. These plantations were established using slave labor, which contributed to England's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. The North American colonies were also important economically, but their significance grew later on, after the establishment of successful tobacco, rice, and indigo plantations. The search for a Northwest Passage and valuable minerals was driven by exploration rather than economic necessity.

The Economic Focal Point for the English Was