The answer that best summarizes why many of the colonies were founded is "to create a place for religious freedom." While trade, protection from other nations, and resettlement for debtors were also factors, the pursuit of religious freedom was a significant motivation for the establishment of several colonies, particularly in New England.
Which answer best summarizes why many of the colonies were founded?(1 point)
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to further trade with other nations
to further trade with other nations
to create a place for religious freedom
to create a place for religious freedom
to protect the other colonies from the Spanish and the French
to protect the other colonies from the Spanish and the French
to provide a place for debtors to resettle
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