Which answer best summarizes why many of the colonies were founded?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to provide a place for debtors to resettle
to provide a place for debtors to resettle

to further trade with other nations
to further trade with other nations

to protect the other colonies from the Spanish and the French
to protect the other colonies from the Spanish and the French

to create a place for religious freedom

Answer 1

The answer that best summarizes why many of the colonies were founded is "to create a place for religious freedom." While economic motives and protection from rival powers were also factors, many colonies were established specifically for the purpose of allowing religious groups to practice their faith freely.