The first to embark was the London Company, which sent forth three ships in December of 1606. James gave them three objectives: find gold, find a route to the South Seas, and find the Lost Colony of Roanoke.
To look for gold. They were not out to create a colony.
compete with Spain
The group of English merchants who obtained a charter from King James I to establish a colony were known as the Virginia Company. Founded in 1606, the Virginia Company was tasked with establishing settlements in the New World, leading to the founding of Jamestown in 1607, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The company's goals included profit through trade and the expansion of English influence.
The Jamestown colony, established in 1607, aimed to find gold and other precious resources to generate wealth for investors in England. Another goal was to establish a permanent English settlement in North America, serving as a foothold for further expansion. Additionally, the colony sought to discover a passage to the Pacific Ocean for trade purposes, particularly with Asia.
Elizabeth I agreed to charter a colony in America primarily to expand England's influence and compete with rival powers, particularly Spain and France. The establishment of a colony offered opportunities for trade, resource extraction, and potential wealth through the discovery of new lands. Additionally, it was seen as a way to relieve population pressure at home and provide a fresh start for the poor and unemployed. Ultimately, the venture aligned with her broader goals of strengthening England's position in the world.
to look for gold
Conquer it, and take it as a colony, with all its gold and precious metals
To look for gold. They were not out to create a colony.
compete with Spain
The group of English merchants who obtained a charter from King James I to establish a colony were known as the Virginia Company. Founded in 1606, the Virginia Company was tasked with establishing settlements in the New World, leading to the founding of Jamestown in 1607, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The company's goals included profit through trade and the expansion of English influence.
The colony that was founded to promote humanitarian goals was Florida. Florida became a colony Florida became a state in March of 1845.
Penn wanted His colony to be a model of religious freedom, peace, and christian living.
The Virginia Company aimed to establish a profitable colony in America by exploiting natural resources and creating trade opportunities. Their goals included finding gold, cultivating cash crops like tobacco, and establishing a sustainable economy through agriculture and trade. By attracting settlers, they hoped to create a self-sufficient colony that would generate wealth for both the company and England. Ultimately, the success of the colony was tied to financial gain and expanding English influence in the New World.
The geo-political goals were some of the conflicting goals in America during the Cold war.
because they wanted to
the goals in Plymouth were religious freedom
General Tojo's goals were the conquest of Asia (beginning with SW Asia) in the name of the Emporer.