The primary reason refers to the main motive or purpose behind an action or decision made by Britain. It is the driving force that influences their choices.
Related terms
Colonial taxation: Imposing taxes on the American colonies was one of Britain's primary reasons for generating revenue and asserting control over them.
Mercantilism: This economic system motivated Britain's desire to regulate trade with its colonies, ensuring that they remained profitable for the mother country.
Navigation Acts: These laws restricted colonial trade, making sure that goods were primarily imported and exported through British ports, benefiting British merchants.