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

Question

Responses

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

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

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

Answer 1

The answer that best summarizes why many of the colonies were founded is "to create a place for religious freedom." Many colonies were established as havens for various religious groups seeking the freedom to practice their beliefs without persecution.