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What was the driving force for settling in the Northern Colonies?
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What was the driving force for settling in the Northern Colonies?

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The New England colonies were founded to escape religious persecution in England. The Middle colonies, like Delaware, New York, and New Jersey, were founded as trade centers, while Pennsylvania was founded as a safe haven for Quakers.
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