4 reasons
2006-11-02 08:55:47 · 5 answers · asked by mithaedias 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
religious freedom
more land for farming
economic gain
starvation (ireland)
2006-11-02 08:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Europe was
overcrowded
most ofl the land was owned by royalty
mean to different religions
and america was a fresh place to start over
2006-11-02 09:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they were criminals that were shipped there
To escape persecution for religious reasons
The promise of a better life
The grass is always greener on the other side, they thought they would gain their fortune.
2006-11-02 08:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by The Druid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 To take away the Indian's home and claimed that they discovered it...
2006-11-02 08:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exploring...curiosity...wanted something new to do/find...
2006-11-02 08:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by starlove2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋