Question

question 5
the english were slow to begin colonization of the americas because:
the spanish kept sinking all their ships
england was wealthy already and did not need colonies
internal religious and political divisions caused the government to focus on domestic issues
they did not have the technology

Explanation:

During the period when colonization of the Americas was beginning, England had internal religious and political up - heavals like the Reformation and power struggles. These issues demanded the government's attention, diverting resources and focus from overseas colonization efforts. The Spanish sinking English ships was not the main reason for the delay. England was not so wealthy as to forgo colonies, and they had the necessary technology for sea - travel.

Answer:

Internal religious and political divisions caused the government to focus on domestic issues