The United States is virtual melting pot of different cultures and races. Some of the first ingredients in this pot were introduced in the late 1500's and early 1600's when the formation of the British colonies of New England and the Chesapeake occurred. ... They founded the colonies for economic reasons as most settlers were looking for gold and passages to the Indies. ...

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New England traders also made money by selling iron, pots, kettles, and tools in other colonies. ... The purpose of the english in coming was that they wanted to find gold and get rich by trading with the Indians. ...

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The settlers also made money by selling iron pots, kettles, and tools to other countries. ... The English who founded Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent settlement, came with the intent of finding gold and getting rich by trading with the Indians. ...

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New England traders also made money by selling iron, pots, kettles, and tools in other colonies. ... Their purpose in coming was that they wanted to find gold and get rich by trading with the Indians. ...

• Word Count: 880
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• Grade Level: High School