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SAT US History Practice Question

The British settled in North America in the 17th century for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

  1. A.primogeniture laws prevented some young men from acquiring wealth in England.
  2. B.there was an increase in the population of England, which caused severe economic hardship.
  3. C.the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 created a spirit of nationalism in England and weakened Spanish influence in North America.
  4. D.educated Englishmen wanted to create a democracy that would serve as an example for other nations.
  5. E.a depression in the woolen industry left England with high unemployment.

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