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colonies documents for paragraph key2.notebook 1 October 23, 2019 The colonists came to America to spread Christianity and to honor their king and country. They seeked economic opportunities by gaining wealth on farms (plantations) or glory and power. "fruits of labor" the gains/success

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October 23, 2019

The colonists came to America to spread Christianity and to honor their king 

and country. 

They seeked economic opportunities 

by gaining wealth on farms (plantations) 

or glory and power.

"fruits of labor"  ­ the gains/success

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The colonists and Indians had a peaceful relationship. 

The Natives are described as naive and overly trusting.  They appeared to

have no religion according to the colonists.

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Colonists chose to live near harbors and on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

for good trade, fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding. Easy trade access between

mother country (England) and the colonies (mercantilism).   

Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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Life in Jamestown was difficult due to diseases and a lack of food.

They were distracted my searching for  gold instead of farming.

The colonists anticipated finding gold and being rich.  Instead they were

faced with horrific conditions ­ lack of food, disease, etc.