Which of the following was NOT a primary factor that motivated the English to explore and settle North America? A
the desire to convert American Indians to Catholicism

B
the desire to gain natural resources in the New World

C
the desire to challenge Spanish power in the Americas

D
the desire to give better lives to poor English citizens

The answer is D, if im not mistaken the English didn't care about their poor citizens.

Explanation:

the aksumite empire was an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern ethiopia from the period of 100 ad to 940 ad. its capital was the city of aksum. the kingdom established itself as one of the 4 great powers at its time, along with persia, rome, and china.

the kingdom was rich in goods like gold, iron, and salt. it established strong commercial ties with the regions governed by rome, egypt, and persia (arabia). aksum was a key location in this commercial network. trade was also facilitated with the introduction of the aksumite currency.

b. the american revolution