What sparked a new period of colonial expansion for England in the mid-seventeenth century?
A) England's defeat of the Netherlands in the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War of 1649.
B) England's victory in a 1676 religious war with Spain.
C) A treaty signed with the Iroquois Confederacy.
D) The incredible financial success of the British East India Company.
E) The restoration of the monarchy in 1660.

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The restoration of the monarchy in 1660 sparked a renewed interest in overseas expansion for England, as King Charles II sought to establish new territories and commercial ventures in order to boost England's status and wealth. This led to the colonization of several new territories, including the Carolinas and Jamaica.

What Sparked a New Period of Colonial Expansion for England