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colonial settlers came to america mainly to ________.
a. find adventure
b. join its rich literary tradition
c. find religious freedom or prosperity
d. search for gold
Colonial settlers' main motivations for coming to America were often related to seeking religious freedom (e.g., Pilgrims, Puritans) or economic prosperity (e.g., opportunities in trade, farming, or business). Option A (finding adventure) was not a primary mass - migration driver. Option B (joining a literary tradition) is incorrect as the literary tradition developed later. Option D (searching for gold) was more of a motivation for some specific groups (like Spanish explorers or some early settlers in California) but not the main reason for most colonial settlers. So the correct option is C.
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C. find religious freedom or prosperity