Question

What is the most likely reason Great Britain colonized the Pacific region?

A. an order from the monarchy

B. to profit from the region’s land and natural resources

C. to find new markets to sell British goods

D. to help indigenous people improve their lives

Answer 1

a ..... in this time Queen Victoria was ruling and hoping that she would be able to colonise more countries than France

Answer 2

The right answer is C

The interest of the English settlers was to conquer areas of influence in the world where English goods could be consumed and to dominate regions that could supply raw materials needed to sustain industries.