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Why did Europeans come to North American colonies?

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The Europeans came to the North American colonies to expand themselves to explore and increase their wealth. They also wanted to expand their economy by getting spices, gold etc. and to acquire trading routes. the Europeans broadened themselves and felt a need to spread Christianity and converted many native Americans. The Europeans also wanted to escape religious persecution.

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European nations came to the americans to increase their wealth and broaden their influence over world affairs, many of the people who seattled in the came to escape religious persecution.

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