English Imperialism TASK 1.docx English Imperialism TASK 1 A1. The political motivations

English Imperialism TASK 1.docx  English Imperialism TASK 1  A1. The political motivations for English Imperialism came from the need to expand territories and gain political power in order to compete with Europe economically. England heavily relied on crops that were grown in the Americas such as sugar, tobacco, and cotton. By controlling these products, England could be seen as a competitor on a global scale and gain the power they desired.  Although England saw the claiming of the Americas as a cheap way to get ahead, the Crown didnt actually have the money necessary to fund the expeditions or colonies. To solve this issue, the monarchy issued charters to weather businessmen for land claimed for the crown, giving them a small portion of profit while also repaying favors. (Norton,  2015)  A2. During the colonization of the Americas, England essentially became bloated with people who were unable to find work. A solution proposed by the wealthy was to send these poor and jobless to the new colonies in the Americas. Many of the people who  went to the Americas in search for work ended up as indentured servants, forced to work for those who paid for their voyage for an agreed upon set of years to pay off the debt.  Although there were plenty of free workers and indentured servants, slavery became very prevalant in the colonies, consisting of Africans or the captured indeginous people.  Slaves could be bought as easily in the markets as coffee or other commodities. (Norton,  2015).  Another social pressure was