Question

Which best explains why most English citizens began migrating to North America in the 1600s? They were fleeing from a depression that caused starvation. They sought to escape a religious war in their homeland. They wanted to create joint-stock companies in a new land. They desired the chance to buy their own farmland.

Answer 1

they desired the chance to buy their own farmland

Step-by-step explanation:

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Background:

Colonies gave England's people more opportunities.

In the 1600s, England's population grew quickly, making it harder to find work.

• Most people rented land and had no opportunity to buy land of their own.
• The colonies provided new opportunities.

So English citizens began migrating to North America because they desired the chance to buy their own farmland.

Answer 2

They desired the chance to buy their own farmland.