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The main factors that motivated English colonists to go to America included the search for economic opportunities, such as land and resources, and the desire to escape religious persecution. Many sought the promise of a better life, driven by the potential for wealth through agriculture and trade. Additionally, political factors, such as the desire for independence and self-governance, played a significant role in their decision to settle in the New World.

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