Question

Chose the following reason(s) for why the English established colonies in the America.

•A.Avoid religious persecution
•B.For economic gain
•C.ONLY A
•D.A and B

Answer 1

The correct answer should be D. The Southern Colonies were proprietary colonies founded by private investment for economic gain, whereas the New England and Middle Colonies were mainly religious and ethnic havens safe from persecution. Hope this helps :)