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- Between 1600 and 1700, North America was colonized by the French, Spanish, and English, with the English establishing colonies to escape religious persecution.
- English colonies were governed by governors and elected assemblies, which gradually gained autonomy from the motherland.
- Initially, settlers maintained good relations with Native Americans, but conflicts arose over land needs, leading to violent expulsions.
- The 1700s saw population growth due to European immigrants, with a society less bound by class divisions and focused on industriousness and innovation.
- Economic activities varied by region, with the North focusing on agriculture and shipbuilding, while the South's economy was based on tobacco and cotton cultivation.
Between 1600 and 1700 North America was colonized by the French, Spanish and English. The first colonies were established by the Fathers English pilgrims who were people fleeing religious persecution. The English colonies were ruled by governors supported by a board made up of people chosen by the governor and the elected assemblies that voted the finance laws, which, over time, became increasingly autonomous from the motherland. The settlers entertained good relations with the Indians, but when there was no need for new land Europeans drove the Indians violently.
During 1700 there was an increase in population in the colonial world due to European immigrants.
Increasing the economic activities of the colonies, also increased the expectations of settlers who wanted the recognition of freedom and equal treatment of the English. Britain forced the colonies to trade only with England and imposed high taxes.
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