Both economics and religion figured into the history of European imperialism and colonialism beginning with the arrival of Columbus to the Americas. Based on the historical relationship between European governments (imperial ambitions and Royal Charters), commercial ventures and trade (i.e., joint-stock companies), and different waves of settlers in the case of British North America, what do you think was the main driver of settlers arriving from Europe beginning with Jamestown at the start of the 17th century: religious beliefs and religious freedoms (Puritans, Quakers, etc.) or economic opportunities (e.g., land and commercial ventures)? Choose three specific examples, either historical events and/or specific colonies (i.e., Massachusetts Bay Colony, Virginia Colony, Carolinas, Georgia, New York, etc.), that illustrate your argument and consider important parallels/differences between them. Draw on relevant key terms and concepts that apply to your argument and explain how they apply. Be sure to use a balanced mix of primary sources and secondary sources (Yawp, Horne, Dunbar-Ortiz, documentaries, etc.) as evidence to support your argument

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Both economics and religion figured into the history of European imperialism and colonialism beginning with the arrival of Columbus to the Americas. Based on the historical relationship between European governments (imperial ambitions and Royal Charters), commercial ventures and trade (i.e., joint-stock companies), and different waves of settlers in the case of British North America, what do you think was the main driver of settlers arriving from Europe beginning with Jamestown at the start of the 17^th century: religious beliefs and religious freedoms (Puritans, Quakers, etc.) or economic opportunities (e.g., land and commercial ventures)? Choose three specific examples, either historical events and/or specific colonies (i.e., Massachusetts Bay Colony, Virginia Colony, Carolinas, Georgia, New York, etc.), that illustrate your argument and consider important parallels/differences between them. Draw on relevant key terms and concepts that apply to your argument and explain how they apply. Be sure to use a balanced mix of primary sources and secondary sources (Yawp, Horne, Dunbar-Ortiz, documentaries, etc.) as evidence to support your argument.