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Describe 3 main causes of colonization

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1. religious freedom
2.surplus population
3. bigger economy
User Gavriel Cohen
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Reason 1. Wealth-gold/silver.
Reason 2. Religious Freedom (Pilgrims, Puritans, quakers)
Reason 3. Mercantilism ($$$) from trade, land sales, and fishing.
Reason 4. Expand Trade.
Reason 5. Political Freedom.
Reason 6. Home for debtors/criminals.
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