English colonists were individuals from England who established settlements in North America during the colonial period. They sought resources, land, and religious freedom outside their homeland.
Related terms
Colonial settlements: Colonial settlements were towns or villages established by European settlers in overseas territories for economic, political, or religious purposes.
Mercantilism: Mercantilism was an economic system where colonies existed to benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and serving as markets for finished goods.
Triangular trade: Triangular trade refers to a network of trade routes connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas during which goods such as slaves, raw materials, and manufactured products were exchanged.