The English settled in the New World for religious freedom because in England, they were persecuted if they believed in another religion.
Also, merchants wanted to become wealthy from trade.
Then, poor peasants thought they could start a new, better life in the New World by farming there.
Another reason, is resources like gold and spices.
Criminals could get out of jail if they want to! All they had to do was become an indentured servant, and that seemed like a great idea to them.
southern part of the united states
Well for one, they were going to the new world to escape the Roman Catholic Church and make their own church.
the Portuguese settled in the America's. Mainly North America
for Spain to lead the race
Most of the new immigrants settled in New York. The city was close to the port, access to jobs, and communities were safer than frontier life.
Because your momma was there
roanoke or jamestown
Homestuck
Why did the English settle in New England
New York
The English settle there.
Joint Stock Company
new Amsterdam
Many European settlements did occur between the years 1500 and 1770. However, most of the European migration and settlement happened between the 1640s and 1770, as English began to settle the islands in the New World.
There were many reasons to settle in the New World. Settlers were looking for wealth, or a better position in society, or freedom of worship among other things.
The English settled in Roanoke to establish a colony in the New World, looking for economic opportunities, trade routes, and resources. They were also seeking to challenge the dominance of Spain in the Americas.
Ellis Island of New York City, New York