English Colonists Seek Different Goals
Early English colonists in North America came for different reasons: Jamestown settlers were motivated by profit as a commercial venture backed by investors, while Plymouth Pilgrims were religious separatists seeking freedom to practice their faith, as covered in Grade 7 California myWorld Interactive Chapter 9: Global Convergence. These contrasting motivations shaped the character of early English settlements in North America. This topic helps 7th grade students understand the diverse origins of English colonialism in America.
Key Concepts
Early English colonists traveled to North America for different reasons. The settlers at Jamestown were motivated by profit. They established a commercial venture backed by English investors, hoping to find gold and other valuable resources to send back to England.
In contrast, the Pilgrims who founded Plymouth were religious separatists . They wanted to escape the Church of England and create a community where they could practice their faith freely.
Common Questions
Why was Jamestown founded?
Jamestown was founded as a commercial venture backed by English investors who hoped colonists would find gold and other valuable resources to send back to England for profit.
Who were the Pilgrims and why did they come to America?
The Pilgrims were religious separatists who wanted to escape the Church of England and create a community in Plymouth where they could practice their faith freely.
What were the different reasons English colonists came to America?
English colonists came for different reasons: commercial settlers at Jamestown sought profit and resources, while the Pilgrims at Plymouth sought religious freedom from the Church of England.
What does Grade 7 history teach about English colonial motivations?
California myWorld Interactive Grade 7, Chapter 9: Global Convergence covers how English colonists sought different goals including commercial profit at Jamestown and religious freedom for the Pilgrims at Plymouth.
What is the significance of Jamestown in American history?
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America, established as a commercial venture in 1607, representing the beginning of English colonialism in America.