Why did the English colonize North America? Flashcards
1
Q
What was Jamestown’s purposes of going to America?
A
To grow crops/find resources and sell them back to Europe
2
Q
What was Plymouth colonies purposes of going to America?
A
To be free to practice their own religion away from England where they were unwelcome
3
Q
When did the colonies set sail to America?
A
Plymouth = 1620
Jamestown = 1607
4
Q
What was the name of the ship that was ridden to America?
A
The Mayflower
5
Q
What was the cause of deaths that people suffered when the reached America?
A
Slimy/polluted water
diseases and sickness
