The MOST important motivation for the English government to explore and settle new lands in the 17th century was

Responses
A the desire to spread the Christian faith.the desire to spread the Christian faith.
B the need to separate from the Catholic church.the need to separate from the Catholic church.
C the desire to increase the wealth of the country.the desire to increase the wealth of the country.
D the need to protect itself from foreign invasion

C the desire to increase the wealth of the country.