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Encouragement from Rulers/Countries.
European ru[ers sought co[onies as new
sources of weatth and power.
Mercantilism. Gol.d and sitver were prized as a
source of weatth. Nations measured a nation's
wea[th by the gotd and silver they had.
Retigious Reasons. Groups came to establish their own retigioui communities.
eetter Life. Most colonists faced hardships
in Europe. Saw colonies as a ptace to escape
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Wanted to estabtish trading posts for furs.
Nethertand. Became NY in 1664.
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TheV agreed to form their own government and obey its [aws.
Fundamental Orders
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Connecticut
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Led by Thomas Hooker; settlers in Connecticut estabtished setf-government.
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the modern senser the 0rders were the basis of Connecticut government from 1639
lo 1662.
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Christopher Columbus. Estabtished Spain's
first setttements in the New WorLd.
Robert de LaSal[e. Exptored Great Lakes, 5t.
Lawrence River, and Mississippi River.
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Henry Hudson. Reached NewYork and sailed
up river that bears his name.
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Hernando Cort6s. Spanish conqueror.
Francisco Pizariro. Spanish conqueror.
Roger Witliams. Started colony
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Lord Baltimore. Began Mary[and cotony as
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Wiltiam Penn. Founded Pennsylvania colony
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