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Yes in some cases. Massachusetts was founded primarily for religious reasons as was Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Other colonies such as Virginia were founded as commercial enterprises. Georgia was a penal colony.
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What was the goal of the first settlers in New England?
The earliest settlements in New England and throughout the American colonies were motivated principally by the desire for religious freedom. Different denominations of different sizes from different origins arrived, yet the majority were seeking to leave behind persecution and found communities wherein they could practice their beliefs freely.
Are there more colonies found for economic or religious reasons?
Pennsylvania
Section of the colonies where most Scots-Irish settlers were located?
They were found between Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia
Reason for founding each of the thirteen colonies?
The "main" reason the British established the 13 colonies was for financial opportunity. They wanted to take over New France and control the fur trade. Other reasons the colonies were found: to avoid religious persecution and for profits.
How were settlers unprepared for what they found in Jamestown?
how were the settlers unprepared for what they found in Jamestown
