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Q: Was new Jersey founded for money or religious freedom?
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Why was the colony New Jersey found?

Trade, Farming. Trade, Farming.


Was New York founded for freedom?

Yes all the colonies were founded for religious freedom. :) p.s. the person that wrote this answer never graduated from kindergarten. The real answer is: New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Delaware were founded for religious freedom. The southern colonies were founded to make money with tobacco, tobacco, and more tobacco. . .plus some cotton and indigo. And if it ever comes up: YOU CAN'T EAT TOBACCO. YOU CAN'T EAT COTTON. AND YOU CAN'T EAT INDIGO.


Why was new Netherlands founded?

Some people wanted to find religious freedom. While the others wanted to find wealth in fur and gold.


What was the reasons why the Rhode Island was founded?

people moved to Rhode Island at this time because Rhode Island was the only colony with religious freedom and was the first to allow Jews. And if you are looking for more info ot was settled in the year1636


Why did middle colony settlers come to Pennsylvania was it for money or religion?

Settlers came to seek religious freedom, and freedom from religious persecution.


Why did most of the English come to the Americas?

To make money and search for religious freedom!!


What was the reason of settlement of Rhode Island?

religious freedom, to re populate and to get more money


What is the major goals of European colonist?

In America, the two major goals of European colonists were: making money; and freedom, especially religious freedom.


Did the pilgrims move to the new world for search of money?

No, most of the pilgrims wanted religious freedom.


Why did immigrants come to US of America?

Usually for political freedom, religious freedom, money/jobs, family, and/or drought. Opportunity, land, escape religious persecution or legal prosecution. There are probably as many reasons as there were immigrants.


Why was New Jersey founded?

Colonial New Jersey, (New Netherlands) was founded for money from real estate profits.


What is the main reason the middle colonies were founded?

people who founded the Middle Colonies were looking to practice their own religion (Pennsylvania mainly) or to make money. Many of these people didn't bring their families with them from England and were the perfect workers for the hard work required in ironworks and shipyards.