![]() This led to Pilgrims and other Puritan like groups to leave to in hopes for reformation elsewhere. This caused the Puritans to leave, and create a pure state. They voiced discontent with the corrupted practices from Rome, and thought that they should all together abolish bishops. The Puritans were motivated by what they thought the Church of England was failing at. From here many migrated to North America, where they hoped to conclude such a reformation. With the reforms of John Calvin, the Puritans grew tired of the incomplete reformation of the English Church. The idea of coming to an untamed land, where rules and regulations are non existent motivated and inspired people of England and bordering nations to take the harsh voyage to the new land in hopes of developing a better faith. ![]() These three key developments of religion, politics and economics lead to a surge in colonization and expansion in North America and settlements altogether. It’s these reasons that will be discussed. It was then followed by England and French and many others who left for various reasons. Colonization was lead by Spain and Portugal, in search of riches and trade routes primarily. ![]() With advances in technology throughout this long era of exploration and settlement the quest for these things became easier as time went on. Plus new land for expanding territory, and empire in a new kingdom meant more overall land, and more land was in essence equal to power. Also new routes to lead to these trades, but alternate routes were needed to overcome monopolies. Early on it was for the trade of riches, sugars, spices and silks. Europe held indisputable interest in expansion and exploration of new land for many various reasons.
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