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How religion was a factor with regard to English citizens immigrating to North America?
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∙ 7y ago
Religion played a significant role in establishing English colonies in North America. Among these significance were Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. Initially Brittan's goal of establishing these colonies was to fulfil it's desire to sell more goods and resources.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoRead a book called "A People's History of America". It goes into great detail about the first of the religious settlers. Before them, most settlers were mearly looking to make money in a new land. With religion came laws, mostly from clergy.
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∙ 11y agoit's not Atheists wanted to move to the New World to be free from religion of any kind.
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One of the goals of the first English colonies in North America was to what?
Freedom of religion.
How was religion a push factor regarding English settlement North America?
i don't know lol
What percentage of American citizens speak English as a first language?
From the website "infoplease.com" it states that the percentage of English native speakers in America is 82%.
What prejudices did Russians face upon immigrating to the US?
Russian immigrants to America were treated like other non-English speaking immigrants. Unless they started their own business, most of them would live on the edge of poverty.
The major objection that British colonists in North America had to English rule was that they were?
denied the rights of citizens who lived in England
What was the major objections that British colonists in North America had with England rule?
they didnt have the same rights as english citizens
Why did English explorers come to North America Check all that apply?
To have a chance to practice the religion of their choice.
Are Americans English?
No, they are not. I suppose that The ("Americans " ) you are reffering to, are The United States of America "s citizens. I consider Americans all the people born in America which inculdes North, South and Central America. Different backgrounds for both, Americans and English,make them different people.
What right did The Bill of Rights provide?
basic rights such as freedom of speech and religion, right to bear arms, etc.
Why did Alexander Hamilton suppprt the british?
All the English speaking colonists of North America were British citizens at that time; the French were their common enemy.
What are the language families and major religions of the worlds cultural regions?
Indian Subcontinent: Main language divided between Hindi and Urdu. Main religion divided between Hinduism and Islam.Central Asia: Main language Persian or Persian derived languages. Main religion Islam.Far east: Main language is Chinese or smiliar language. Main religion is Bhuddism.Middle east: Main language is Arabic, main religion is Islam.Northern Africa: Main langauge is Arabic, main religion is Islam.Southern Africa: Main common language is English, main religion is Christianity.Europe: Main languages are English, French, German, Russian or Russian derived languages. Main religion is Christianity.Anglo-America: Main language is English, Main religion is Christianity.Latin America: Main language is Spanish or Portugese, main religion is Christianity.Oceania: Main language English, main religion is Christianity
What are five English rights America was determined to have in their state Constitution?
freedom of speech and the press freedom of religion free educationvoting rights and slavery
