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Most of them settled in the colonies because of religious freedom
If they had not been settled, they would not have been colonies!
The Northern colonies were initially settled by groups of people from England who left for religious reasons. People also settled in the Northern colonies for economic reasons.
The reason is because it was very nice land and because it had fertile soil.
New York was actually New Netherland to start but, most of the 13 colonies were formed for the basic reason of religious freedom.
The reason there are only 8 colonies is because New England (NE) accounts for the 5 smaller colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersy and Delaware. The reason there are only 8 colonies is because New England (NE) accounts for the 5 smaller colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersy and Delaware.
More protestants than Catholics settled there, and they didn't like his ideas
THe main reason for settlement in America was fur trade and land developement
Some were established to gain religious freedom, some were established as commercial ventures. Georgia was a prison colony, at least in part.
Many colonists came to escape religious persecution
The reason for funding Providence settlement was to initiate community betterment products.
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