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The original motivation for the settling of America by the people whose descendants are now called Native Americans, was to move to better hunting grounds, or perhaps to move away from stronger groups.


The motivations for European settlement of America from teh16th century on included:

  • desire for wealth (gold)
  • desire for political power and advancement
  • desire for free or cheap land
  • seeking to avoid oppression from majorities or regimes that disliked their religion
  • looking for a better life
  • fleeing persecution
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