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they wanted a better life for family and start a new life

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The people in Europe decided to move to the colonies during the 1600s and 1700s because they sought religious freedom and the opportunity for a better life.

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Why did the British colonies decide to form a new country?

The British colonies formed a new country because they were being treated differently by the British people from the mainland.


How did the people from 13 colonies arrive?

Virtually all arrived from England or northern Europe, by boat.


When did people from Europe come to live in the 13 colonies?

They wanted religious freedom and a better way of life


How did the spirit that started the Reformation in Europe manifest itself in the colonies?

By the continued persecution of people by the Roman Empire the spirit of reformation manifested itself in the colonies by the dissident groups.


What could people do if they wanted to move to the colonies from Europe but did not have enough money to pay for the trip?

I REALLY dont know....

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Why did people in Europe decide to move to the british colonies during the 1600s and 1700s?

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How the wars in Europe spread to the American colonies?

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What was the population of the thirteen colonies during 1740-1750?

The population of the thirteen colonies during 1740-1750 was over one million people. By 1780 the number of residents in the thirteen colonies nearly doubled.


When did people from Europe come to live in the 13 colonies?

They wanted religious freedom and a better way of life


What are enslaved people?

enslaved people are people who are slaves back then during the colonies there had enslaved people who help then with their plantations