Motivations

Definition

Motivations refer to the driving factors or reasons behind someone's actions or decisions. In the context of the establishment of New England and mid-Atlantic colonies, motivations are the various purposes that prompted individuals and groups to settle in these regions.

Related terms

Economic Opportunity: The desire for economic prosperity motivated many colonists to establish settlements in both New England and mid-Atlantic colonies.

Religious Freedom: Seeking religious freedom was a significant motivation for individuals who settled in both regions.

Social Mobility: The quest for social mobility, or upward movement in society, also played a role in motivating people to establish colonies in New England and mid-Atlantic areas.