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Jamestown settlement in 1607 is believed to be the first British settlement in America.

Settlement in 1585 sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh.

This settlement was located in what is now present-day North Carolina

The settlement faced challenges such as a lack of supplies and conflicts with Native American tribes.

The colonists eventually abandoned the settlement.

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The settlement was named Jamestown in honor of King James I.

The name was chosen as a gesture of loyalty and to seek the king's continued support.

Naming the settlement after the king helped solidify the connection between the colony and the English Crown.

Naming settlements, forts, and landmarks after royalty or prominent figures was a common practice during that era to show allegiance and gain favor.

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Motivations of the British for settling in America

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Motivations of the British for settling in America

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Some English came to America to practice freedom of religion without being judged

Others came to convert the Native American to Christianity

It had many valuable resources like timber, tobacco, and furs

Trade and Commerce: Access to a market for British manufactured goods and a source of raw materials and agricultural products.

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Why America fought for their independence from the British 

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Why America fought for their independence from the British 

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Americans started fighting for independence from Britain because:

Britain was forcing colonists to allow British soldiers to sleep and eat in their homes

The colonists wanted to have self-government

The British was demanding unfair taxes

No one represented colonists’ needs in the British government

Colonists were asked to pay the crown back for defending them during the French-Indian war

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The British influence on the American dream 

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The British influence on the American dream 

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British settlers introduced individualism to the American Dream

They promoted religious freedom and tolerance

The settlers emphasized economic opportunity and upward mobility

These influences continue to shape the American Dream today

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