England was an unlikely competitor for New World colonies. Examine the progress of England during the late fifteenth century and throughout the sixteenth century, highlighting possible reasons for that nation's emergence.

If the imperial dynasty had continued to rule china, it is most likely that a) the economy would have improved rather than weakened b) european nations would have gotten more of a foothold in china c) revolutionary groups would not have gained any power in the country d) communism would not have received support among the poor