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Why did many early American colonists go to the Northern colonies?
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to escape military service
to escape military service - no response given
to practice their own religion
to practice their own religion - no response given
to form trading companies
to form trading companies - no response given
to practice subsistance farming
to practice subsistance farming - no response given
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There could be several reasons why early American colonists went to the Northern colonies. Some possible reasons could include:
1. Economic opportunities: The Northern colonies had favorable conditions for trade and commerce, attracting settlers who wanted to form trading companies and engage in business activities.
2. Religious freedom: Many early colonists sought to escape religious persecution in Europe and came to the Northern colonies to practice their own religion freely.
3. Land availability: The Northern colonies had fertile land and a favorable climate for farming, which attracted settlers who wanted to practice subsistence farming and establish self-sufficient communities.
4. Escape from military service: Some individuals may have chosen to go to the Northern colonies to avoid mandatory military service or other obligations in their home countries.
It is important to note that these reasons are not mutually exclusive, and multiple factors could have influenced a colonist's decision to settle in the Northern colonies.