The MOST important motivation for the English government to explore and settle new lands was

Responses

the desire to spread the Christian faith.
the desire to spread the Christian faith.

the need to separate from the Catholic church.
the need to separate from the Catholic church.

the desire to increase the wealth of the England.
the desire to increase the wealth of the England.

the need to protect itself from foreign invasion.

the need to protect itself from foreign invasion.