British colonial expansion refers to the process through which the British Empire expanded its territories by establishing colonies in various parts of the world, including North America. This expansion aimed to increase Britain's wealth and power.
Mercantilism: An economic system that supported colonial expansion, where colonies were seen as sources of raw materials and markets for finished goods.
Jamestown: The first successful English settlement in North America established in 1607, representing an early example of British colonial expansion.
Navigation Acts: Laws passed by the British government to regulate trade between Britain and its colonies, promoting economic control over the colonies while encouraging their growth.
What was a significant factor that encouraged continuity of British colonial expansion in North America during the 1600s?
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