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What were the incentives for colonists to come to the colonies?

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Escape prosecution, start a new life, discover new riches, escape debt, religious freedom

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Headright System. Each colonist who paid their own way to Virginia received 50 acres of land plus 50 more for every additional person brought from England.

Patroons. ...

Freedom of Religion. ...

Debt relief. ...

Gold.

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