Why did English explorers come to North America? Check all that apply. A) to gain territory for England
B) to provide employment for settlers
C) to find a passage to South America
D) to expand trade routes and business
E) to compete with Germany and Russia
F) to acquire raw materials for manufacturing

a, d, f

Explanation:

The English settlers, like the Spaniards, came to find riches among the "New World". Funny thing is, they actually expected to find gold and loot already tempered and wrought. They had heard tales of it from the Spanish conquistadors, but traveled too far north. Also, since this is the "new world", they wanted to conquer and "discover new lands".