Why did the English want colonies in North America? Choose all correct answers.

to find a land route to Asia from England

to bring democracy to the Indians

to get raw materials

to build an empire

TO GET RAW MATERIALS

and first one also

The number of private banks sharply increased.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, traditional financial operations of banks were expanded, and new banking practices emerged. Banks provided a safe supply of money that promoted industrial growth. They also became important in order to fund the armies of European states. These new developments led to a rise in the number or private banks.