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The colonies were founded because countries wanted to expand , The King would also make a profit off of the colonies. Groups like the Quakers (yes like quaker oats!) would come to "the New World" because they wanted religious freedom ( it wasn't like they were perfect everyone wanted them out because they were really anoying!). Colonists also came to America because they wanted to becaome rich off of selling foreign goods to their mother country.

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Why did French settlers came to America for all the following reasons except?

French settlers came to America primarily for reasons such as the fur trade, seeking new agricultural opportunities, and spreading Christianity through missionary work. However, they did not come primarily for large-scale colonization or settlement in the same way as the English, as their focus was more on trade and alliances with Indigenous peoples rather than establishing extensive permanent settlements.


What were the settlers' reasons for coming to America and their attitudes and beliefs?

While the early Spanish explorers mainly sought gold and valuables, the French were looking for new sources of hides and furs. Virginia's colonists were seeking to improve their lives by acquiring property in America. However, some early New England settlers were simply looking for a new place to live, because of religious differences with the established English church.


What were the two main purposes for which England set colonies in north America?

Colonies were settled in North America by the English primarily to take advantage of the rich natural resources (timber, pelts, and land for growing crops such as tobacco). However, some English settlers, such as the Quakers who founded Pennsylvania and the Separatists who took part in founding Plymouth, came to North America to escape religious persecution in England.


What are reasons why English rulers sent colonist to America in the 1600s?

English rulers sent colonists to America in the 1600s for several key reasons. Firstly, they sought to expand their empire and increase wealth through the establishment of profitable colonies that could produce valuable resources, such as tobacco and sugar. Secondly, there was a desire to alleviate overcrowding and unemployment in England by providing new opportunities for settlers. Lastly, religious dissenters, particularly Puritans, sought refuge from persecution, prompting migration to the New World in search of religious freedom.


What are three reasons why explorers and settlers came to North America?

Explorers went sailing to locate new information, to conquer land, and to dig for gold in some parts of the world.

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What are three reasons English settlers established colonies in America?

Religious freedom , money, and a new life are reasons colonists settled in America .


Which statement is best described by the phrases in the box below?

reasons English settlers came to colonies in America


Which statement is best described by the phrases religious intolerance high rents on land scarcity of resources?

Reason's English settlers came into the colonies in America


How were the pilgrims reasons for coming to America different from those of Jamestown settlers?

the Pilgrim's came for religious purposes and the Jamestown settlers came for power/wealth


What were reasons the English came to America?

Religious freedom,


Why did French settlers came to America for all the following reasons except?

French settlers came to America primarily for reasons such as the fur trade, seeking new agricultural opportunities, and spreading Christianity through missionary work. However, they did not come primarily for large-scale colonization or settlement in the same way as the English, as their focus was more on trade and alliances with Indigenous peoples rather than establishing extensive permanent settlements.


What were the reasons for English's colonization of America?

to expand their empire and get resources.


The first of the English to settle in America did so for?

economic reasons.


How were the European settlers who came to north America persecuted before they left their native lands?

Not all European settlers were persecuted and there are many reasons why people go to places. Those who were persecuted were people like the Quakers who were arrested and jailed by the English government. Others came as indentured servants to pay for their passage. Even today there are indentured servants. So, the reasons vary.


Why did English settlers come to America?

The English settled in North America for a variety of reasons. Some wanted adventure in the New World. The pilgrims came to America for religious freedom.


What were the settlers' reasons for coming to America and their attitudes and beliefs?

While the early Spanish explorers mainly sought gold and valuables, the French were looking for new sources of hides and furs. Virginia's colonists were seeking to improve their lives by acquiring property in America. However, some early New England settlers were simply looking for a new place to live, because of religious differences with the established English church.


What is the same of the English and Spanish colonies?

They both live in the North America . And They both want colonies in America . And The English and Spanish colonies were established for complete different reasons.