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Why did the Spanish and English want to settle in North America if they knew it was dangerous?
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∙ 11y ago
The Spanish did not want to settle and colonize at first. They simply wanted to take all of the Natural Resources, but the royal court was like you can't just do that you have to give back in some way, so the Spanish were like okay while we are at it we might as well spread our religion and what not. There were many more Spanish men and the Native Americans wanted Spanish blood because the more Spanish you were the better off you were, so there was a lot of illegitimate babies called mesquite. The English wanted to settle because of the natural resources to be found, to escape from the recent black death, and for fear of over crowding. The reason the English were so skeptical was because of the horrible experience in trying to colonize Ireland. The reason Great Britain and Spain wanted the natural resources was due to the ideas of mercantilism. Hope this helps.
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∙ 13y agoYes. North America was dangerous for the first English and Spanish settlers. Columbus left a colony on his first voyage. It vanished. Sir. Walter Raleigh left a colony. It vanished. When people vanish without leaving a trace, that indicates dangerous conditions exist.
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Did the Native Americans settle in America?
Yes, the Native American Society did settle in America.
Why did the English not try to colonize America for the next 80 years after john Cabot's arrival?
The English Government had very little money. The English people had no compelling reason to migrate to America. At the time, Spain and England were allies. Any attempt to settle America would have upset the alliance.
When did the English language reach America?
Exact date is unknown however, it is believed that the English language reached North America when European Exploration began. Also when the British colonists came to "The New World" (North America) to settle into permanent settlement.
Which two present day places did the English settle in the 1600s?
one main reason europeans first came to north america
Where did the british and europeans settle?
The British and Europeans settle in North America. This was in Jamestown.
Who did the English population in north America settle?
who did the English population in north america settle
Where did the English and Spanish settle?
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Where did the English pilgrims settle?
America.
Where did the Spanish and Portuguese settle?
They lived in South America.
What continent did the English colonies settle on?
north america
The first of the English to settle in America did so for?
economic reasons.
What were the English and french for in north America and where did they settle?
because they wanteef to
Where did the the English settle in America?
They settled on the coast, and moved inland.
Where did English population in North America settle?
The Atlantic Seaboard.
What were the English and French looking for in north America and where did they settle.?
because they wanteef to
What were the English and french looking for in the north America and where did they settle?
because they wanteef to
Who were the first major groups of people to settle in Latin America after the Asians?
The Portuguese and Spanish.
