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Following the French and Indian War (Seven Years War in Europe), France no longer presented a threat to the westward migration of American colonists. With the British expected to protect the colonists from the Indians, many wanted to move west to acquire land, seek adventure, and establish farms and towns and businesses. The main reason was to improve the lot of the colonist and his family.
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What were the reasons the thirteen colonies were founded?
the reason why the thirteen colonies where founded because of trade reasons
Why did immigrants move to the middle Atlantic colonies?
the immigrants we're attracted too the middle colonies because of the fertile soil and more resorces around the area and the middle colonies we're the southern colonies it was a perfect spot for farming and raising animals
What geographic barrier lay to the west of the English colonies?
The Appalachian mountains.
Reasons why the American colonies went to war in the 1770s?
England had taxed the colonies unfairly, and they did not want the British soldiers, or redcoats, in their cities. Also, England did not let the settlers settle west of the Appalachian Mountains, so they were enraged. The Boston Massacre, where the redcoats killed several Americans, fed the colonists' anger as well.
Where did the farmers in this region sell their surplus?
Colonial surplus grain from the middle colonies was sold to the West Indies and other colonies, and many other countries, except England. In order to protect its own producers, England discouraged grain Purchases from the colonies by the imposition of heavy duties on colonial grain.
What is the best reason people had to west in the 1800's?
The best reason for people to move west in the 1800's was to start a new life.
What was the reason why congress passsed the homestead act?
They wanted people to move west and settle.
What mountain range separates the colonies from the land of the west?
Which colonies are you talking about? There were colonies all around the world.
What were the destinations of the African slaves?
West Indies and British colonies West Indies and British colonies
When were Middle colonies found?
what was the reason for colonization in the middle colonies
The 13 colonies bordered the Appalachian Mountains in the west what ocean bordered the Colonies in the west?
Well the Pacific Ocean was to the west of the colonies but, during Colonial times they were no where near the Pacific Ocean.
Toward which direction do the stars appear to move throughout the night and what is the reason for motion?
Just like the Sun and the Moon, stars appear to move towards the west. The reason is that Earth rotates in the opposite direction - towards the east.
What mountain range is west of the British colonies?
The Appalachian Mountains are west of the British colonies in North America.
Why did the califonios move to the west?
The reason the Californios moved west was because they wanted to build missions and convert the Native Americans to Christianity. This was the goal of many Spanish settlers.
What mountain range lies west of the thirteen colonies?
The Appalachian Mountains lie west of the thirteen colonies.
What was the reason the colonies settled?
Most of them settled in the colonies because of religious freedom
What was the mountain range was west of the original colonies?
the Appalachian mountains are west of the original 13 colonies. simple 5th grade knowlage(:
