2006-09-13 09:56:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
BETTER CHANCE OF BEING BETTER OFF , OLD COUNTRY IS ALREADY ESTABLISHED.
2006-09-13 09:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by hazegrey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There were many reasons. Some to escape religious persecution, some where dumped there as punishment, most of them were there to escape the country in which they lived. For Example it was illegal after the Scottish highland uprising for the the Scotsman's to wear his kilts. I think governments like America, Canada and Australia have actually done more to civilize Europe and Great Britain in regards to human rights just by our being. Some came for opportunity, the reasons are almost as numerous as the people.
2006-09-13 17:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious freedom.
In the 1600s religion was a HUGE part of people daily lives. It drove most every decision. In that period, the church became so powerful it oppressed people to such levels that it became unbearable. An unknown land with unknown possibilities became an attractive option.
2006-09-13 17:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by jb_cpq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who left Europe to colonize America were fanatic radicals that the European countries couldn't stand anymore. The puritans, as example, were very close to Islamic fundamentalists of today.
2006-09-13 17:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for many the choice was to starve in the homeland, or attempt a better life here, for others the choice was to get hung in the homland, or get shipped here for cheap labor, for some they were just sold here to work as free labor. Those doing the shipping probably moved here eventually cause they were making too much money to have it all shipped back.
2006-09-13 17:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freedom of religion was one of the biggest reasons. Then there was land opprotunities, a chance to start a new life. There was raw matierials and cotton grew really well...so it was worth it money wise. and England was too populated.
2006-09-13 17:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by Dead Birds Don't Poop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greed, adventure, escape from tyranny, escape from government in general, a good career move.
2006-09-13 16:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
New beginning. No record of past misdeeds.
2006-09-13 17:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by LatexSolarBeef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
land, opportunity, freedom, and the possibility of finding rich metals
2006-09-13 16:59:14 · answer #9 · answered by Bridget 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
damn Jews ended up piggybacking and we got hella taxes so that cant be a reason!
2014-08-06 18:52:08 · answer #10 · answered by Bizzarohod 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
freedom of religion.
some were sent as prisoners I thought.
2006-09-13 17:03:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋