11. What did Europeans use to conquer lands and claim that land as colonies?

A. Land-contract agreements
B. Temporary alliances with rival colonial powers.
C. Enslaved soldiers
D. Private companies.

D. Private companies.

Explanation:

Private companies largely financed the colonization of English migrants. For example, the colony of Massachusetts Bay was founded by a private corporation of the same name. They sent experts to the colonies to examine the New World's economic viability and natural and ore capacities. In addition to religion, economic factors were the most important elements of the colonization of North America.

warfare was the primary means of cultural transmission in both regions.