Refer to the passage "Acting upon the information which has been given us by those who have returned from New France, respecting the good quality and fertility of the lands of that country, and the disposition of the people to accept the knowledge of God, We have resolved to continue the settlement previously undertaken there, in order that our subjects may go there to trade without hinderance.”
Commission from Henry IV of France to the Sieur de Monts, leading to the establishment of Quebec (1608)

Which of the following most contributed to activities such as those described in the passage?

Religious-based wars that devastated European societies

Deadly diseases in the major urban centers of Europe and Asia

A desire to conquer new territories before Asian states could colonize them

Competition among European powers for resources and economic dominance

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