Answer:
Correct answer is to gain wealth
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Explanation:
First option is not correct as the country was importing slaves from Africa who were working on the plantations in the colonies.
Second option is correct as they wanted to expand their influence and to gain new gods, products and resources that will strengthen the economy of the country.
Third option is not correct as this was not their goal during the colonization at all.
Fourth option is not correct as England was already independent.
