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If I were a colonist migrating to the New World the area the continent that I would prefer settling in is New England. New England held the highest standards to create many golden opportunities. It has positive aspects such as religion, a healthier place to reside, (Colonial Labor) and motives for colonial expansion (society ) are the leading reasons that I would acclimatize in this continent.
New England Colonies practiced Christian values, but moralist believed that a church of England needed additional liberating. The Pilgrims, called the SEPARATISTS in England because of their desire to separate from the Anglican Church, were persecuted by agents of the throne. The New England Colonies. (n.d.). Retrieved January 18, 2017,

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