England sought to establish a colonial foothold in the Americas to

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England sought to establish a colonial foothold in the Americas to counter the powerful Hispanic Catholic presence there, particularly in the form of the Spanish Empire. With the growth of the Protestant Reformation in Europe, England saw an opportunity to spread its own brand of Protestantism to the Americas and challenge Spain's dominance in the region. The desire for religious and political power was a major driving force behind English colonization efforts.

England Sought to Establish a Colonial Foothold in the Americas