EMERGENCE OF USA
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES
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at the base of a mountain range
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near the coastline
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in an arid climate
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on offshore islands
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Detailed explanation-1: -Although their reasons for settling were different, the settlements had many similar experiences. Jamestown and Plymouth both faced harsh and demanding climates and struggled with hunger, disease, and death. In their first years they had much difficulty establishing housing and finding a sustainable source of food.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jamestown offered anchorage and a good defensive position. Warm climate and fertile soil allowed large plantations to prosper. Plymouth provided good anchorage and an excellent harbor. Cold climate and thin, rocky soil limited farm size.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jamestown Colony Ferry. The opportunity to make money was one of the primary motivators for the colonization of the New World. The Virginia Company of London established the Jamestown colony to make a profit for its investors. Europe’s period of exploration and colonization was fueled largely by necessity.