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question 3 (1 point)
why did england have the greatest influence on colonial settlement of the americas?
because more of its people risked emigrating to americas more than either spanish, french, or dutch people.
because its population was larger than that of either spain, france, or the netherlands.
because it was a richer country than either spain, france, or the netherlands.
because its technology was superior to that of either spain, france, and the netherlands.

question 4 (1 point)
which of the following european countries offered the most religious liberty?
netherlands
england
france
spain

Explanation:

Question 3

To determine why England had the greatest influence on colonial settlement of the Americas, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: England had more people emigrating to the Americas compared to Spanish, French, or Dutch. This is accurate as English emigration (for reasons like economic opportunity, religious freedom) was more extensive, leading to larger English - settled populations in the Americas.
• Option 2: England's population was not necessarily larger than Spain, France, or the Netherlands during the colonial period. Spain, for example, had a significant population, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: England was not necessarily a richer country than Spain (which had vast wealth from the Americas initially), France, or the Netherlands (a major trading power) at the start of colonialism. So this is incorrect.
• Option 4: England's technology was not superior to Spain, France, or the Netherlands in a way that directly led to the greatest colonial influence. Spanish had advanced navigation and military tech for conquest, Dutch had advanced trading tech. So this is incorrect.

To find which European country offered the most religious liberty:

• Netherlands: The Dutch Republic was known for religious tolerance. It allowed various religious groups (Protestants, Catholics, Jews) to practice their faith, unlike England (with the Anglican Church and restrictions on non - conformists), France (with the Catholic Church and persecution of Protestants like Huguenots), and Spain (with the Inquisition and strong Catholic orthodoxy).
• England: Had the Anglican Church as the established church and persecuted non - conformists (e.g., Puritans, Quakers) at different times.
• France: Had the Catholic Church as dominant and persecuted Protestants (Huguenots) until the Edict of Nantes (which was later revoked).
• Spain: Had the Spanish Inquisition and strict Catholic control, with little religious freedom for non - Catholics.

Answer:

A. Because more of its people risked emigrating to Americas more than either Spanish, French, or Dutch people.

Question 4