North Carolina Immigration

When the Europeans first came to, what is now known as North Carolina, they struggled to make it and eventually ended up settling in Virginia because of numerous reasons, political, geography, and culture. The Virginia colony finally figured out a way to turn profit and the settlers began settling in North Carolina again. Because North Carolina lacked a deep port they relied heavily on their surrounding colonies to get food and supplies, as well as more immigrants to work. America began to thrive and because of this, was seen across Europe as a place to work and have religious freedom. North Carolina was beginning to shape geographically, politically, religiously, and through diversity through these growing immigrants and settlers. North Carolina has had a great diversity with its’ geography, ranging from the coast, to the plains, and the mountains. North Carolina also had four different seasons with winter and summer being harsh on the settlers. Since the settlers were able to find ways to sustain themselves by mastering agriculture it allowed them to be able to thrive more and give food to the new immigrants. However, one problem they did have was having drinking water, “the lack of good drinking water and of necessary refreshments was the most difficult thing …show more content…
The “New Land” was seen as an opportunity for Religious expression and many from all over Europe traveled to America to be able to practice their own religion. As the immigrants migrated they brought over the Anglican Church, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Quakers, Protestantism, Baptist, and many more. For example, Reverend Roschen, who Storch, wrote about, he was able to come over and obtain land and had a set salary and help with the Lutheran Church. These religions did bring rift with them, soon the backcountry and the coastal Carolinians over slaveholding and other problems (Link pg.