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The New World was the first term the was used. Then, as colonies began to grow, the three sections of the territories became known as the New England Colonies; The Middle Colonies; and the Southern Colonies.
As time passed, the name America, was used to describe the colonies. Then, the United States of America, after independence was won from England, when the American Revolutionary War was over and done.
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How are the colonists reasons for coming to america similar to those of today's immigrants?
Like many of today's immigrants, there were colonists who came to America because they were facing persecution (or experiencing prejudice) because of their religious or cultural beliefs. Also, like many of today's immigrants, there were colonists who came to America seeking a better life for themselves and their family, and economic opportunities that were not available to them in the old country.
Why did colonist's come to America?
well the colonists came to America for many different reasons.Some came to discover new lands.It was believed from earlier explorers that there were vast natural treasures in this country so they came just to become rich, while others came to become free
Name of the captain who sailed to America with the colonists?
Many people think it was Captain John Smith who came with the colonist in Jamestown. He was in Jamestown, but that was after they had been there awhile that he arrived. He found a colony that was dying.
What did the Europeans immigrants bring?
The United States is a country of immigrants and with them came the ideas for a democracy, art, philosophy, foods, music, political figures ( Andrew Jackson's parents were immigrants) , and the makeup of the country. NO ONE who came as colonists was native to North America except the Native Americans. There is a ridiculous idea that the colonists were native to North America, but that is not true. They came from different parts of Europe to establish colonies for various reasons.
Why did colonists at Jamestown came to America?
Religion was certainly the issue for some. Others were sent here as punishment. Their choice was banishment to America or jail. Still others came because they wanted less restrictive laws to allow them to "express" themselves.
What is one reson colonists came to America?
Taxes
Nine out of the ten colonists did what?
came to America as slaves
Colonists came to America because?
Religious freedom.
Most colonists to north america came from?
England
Why did the colonists come to America and not to another country?
The colonists came to America for religious freedom, fertile soil for tobacco and rice, and treasures.
Why were the colonists unhappy with the king when they came to America?
they dont do nothing
Why was colonial America created?
English colonists came to America seeking religious freedom.
How did bees come to America?
They came with the colonists that came from England to America. The variety of honeybee is Apis mellifera, the European Honeybee.
What were the name of the people living in America before the colonists came?
Indians
Who were the first to bring slaves in America?
Colonists who came to VA in 1619.
Did colonists cross Land bridges to get to America?
Not the pilgrim colonists; they came over on boats, after Columbus had "discovered" the Americas.
How are the colonists reasons for coming to america similar to those of today's immigrants?
Like many of today's immigrants, there were colonists who came to America because they were facing persecution (or experiencing prejudice) because of their religious or cultural beliefs. Also, like many of today's immigrants, there were colonists who came to America seeking a better life for themselves and their family, and economic opportunities that were not available to them in the old country.
