Answer :
They wanted to gain territory in the New World.
In order to gain territory, one would need a settlement, therefore by offering incentives to get citizens to move to the colonies, European countries were able to gain territory. Choice 1 is incorrect because not all European countries were overpopulated and Choice 2 and 3 is incorrect because they wouldn't offer incentive to encourage a personal right/freedom.
In order to gain territory, one would need a settlement, therefore by offering incentives to get citizens to move to the colonies, European countries were able to gain territory. Choice 1 is incorrect because not all European countries were overpopulated and Choice 2 and 3 is incorrect because they wouldn't offer incentive to encourage a personal right/freedom.
The answer is to gain territory, I know because i had this same question and it was right.
