Question

Which was one reason the English began to look to distant lands for trade and conquest?

They had been forced to give up their dream of an empire in Europe.
Money from Parliament became available for uses other than warfare.
They had been forced to give up much of their land in England.
They had joined forces with France and could explore together.

Answer 1

One reason the English began to look to distant lands for trade and conquest was because "Money from Parliament became available for uses other than warfare," since this was a very expensive business.