We have to write an essay, talking about the British settling in North America during the colonial period. We are supposed to base our answers off of this quote: "Throughout the colonial period, economic concerns had more to do with the settling of British North America than did religious concerns."
Basically, my question is, did the British begin to settle in North America (particularly the US) because of economic or religious concerns?
Basically, my question is, did the British begin to settle in North America (particularly the US) because of economic or religious concerns?