What were settlers planning to do on this land?
settle down and start a new life in the west
The settlers who came to the “New World” (North America) in the early 17th century had different intentions for what they wanted to do on the land.
Some settlers were seeking religious freedom and came to establish new religious communities. They wanted to develop communities centered around their own religious beliefs and practices. For example, the Puritans who arrived in Massachusetts in 1620 intended to create a Christian utopian society based on their interpretations of the Bible.
Other settlers were interested in farming and agriculture. They intended to establish farms and plantations to grow crops such as tobacco, sugar cane, and cotton. The southern colonies of Virginia and the Carolinas were mainly agricultural.
Some settlers came to seek wealth and opportunities for trade. These settlers established ports and trading posts along the coastline of North America. They were interested in trading goods such as furs, timber, and precious metals with Native American tribes.
Ultimately, the settlers in North America wanted to establish new lives and communities, create wealth and prosperity, and fulfill their religious beliefs and practices. However, their arrival to the continent caused immense suffering for the Native American communities who were already living on the land.
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