Hakluyt Sees England’s Salvation in America...” (Document 1D4) Hakluyt argues that colonizing America can have prosperous results for England’s social and economical issues, but this solution is not mutally beneficial for the Natives, only helpful to the English. In the sourcebook, Document 1D4 states, “…we are grown more populous.” Hakluyt talks about how populated England is, and because of the large population, there is a high unemployment rate, and also little living space. To solve this dilemma, he believes America holds the solution. There are many damaged, yet repairable buildings, and America also has many job opportunities for the people of England. However, many Native Americans are indigenous to America; it is their home. Also, it is true that America has many resources for England profit from; this would improve their financial status. However, Hakluyt fails to realize that the Natives solely rely on the resources on the land England plans to deprive of its natural goods. Although Hakluyt has good intentions, he forgets that the Natives’ heritage and culture will be destroyed when England colonizes America.
