SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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leaving their home, families and friends
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Having a chance to buy new land
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Escaping war
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Finding religious freedom
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Migration has economic, social, political and environmental costs and benefits for both host and source locations. Remittances boost the incomes of families. Reduces pressure of large population. More habitats, more sustainable-less demand for commodities.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Middle colonies attracted a diverse group of European migrants, including Germans, Scots-Irish, French, and Swedish families, along with English migrants.
Detailed explanation-4: -These people came because of what the colonies had to offer. They realized the middle colonies gave generous land grants and supported religious tolerance. They also wanted money, and the middle colonies had fertile soil and a pleasant climate, perfect for farming.