Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to establish English outposts in the New World, in part, because he wanted to
A) establish tobacco plantations.
B) serve the colonies of other European nations by carrying New World products into European markets.
C) establish a haven for religious dissenters.
D) establish trade with the Indians.

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Sir Walter Raleigh's attempts to establish English outposts in the New World were motivated by economic reasons, particularly the desire to establish trade with the Indians for valuable commodities such as tobacco, furs, and timber. He also hoped to find a new route to the Pacific Ocean and Asia, which would provide access to valuable trade goods. While there were religious dissenters in England at the time, this was not a primary motivation for Raleigh's efforts in the New World.

Sir Walter Raleigh Attempted to Establish English Outposts in the New