When England Began to Break into International Colonial Trade,its Efforts

When England began to break into international colonial trade,its efforts were marked by:

A) the systematic exploration of North America for good land on which to establish colonies.
B) quite a bit of piracy, as English sailors seized Spanish cargo ships for the plunder.
C) constant disappointment, as their every attempt to establish colonies met with disaster.
D) technological innovations in ship design that allowed the English to transport more goods faster.
E) a great deal of success in establishing very profitable colonies in the southern part of North America.