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What are the two primary reasons why Europeans first settled in America?

Many wanted to form a democratic government. They wanted to escape religious persecution. There was a tremendous amount of political turmoil. Free land was given to anyone making the long trip.
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Money. They were looking at profits to be made from the resources in new countries- gold, silver, furs. Along the way they found tobacco, which was an even bigger money maker.

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they wanted to come for religious freedom

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