How did the British government view the North American colonies in the first half of the eighteenth century?
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What changed in the British administration of the American colonies during the 18th century?During the 18th century the colonial legislatures gained control over their own parliamentary prerogatives, achieved primary responsibility for legislation affecting taxation and defense, and ultimately took control over the salaries paid to royal officials.
What was the original goal for Britain in regards to their colonies in North America?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.
What was the main reason early English settlers came to North America during the first half of the 17th century?The original settlement of the United States was motivated by the flight from religious persecution, perceived or real, in the early 17th century by the Puritans in New England and in the 18th century by the Scots and Ulster Scots Presbyterians who settled in Pennsylvania and the lower Appalachian area, somewhat inland ...
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