Faith, Freedom, and Fortune. When the first settlers of America came here these were the traits they were searching for. Many Americans first arrived with the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. his crew were mostly created from people wanting a new start in life, others wanted to freely practice their religion, while some just wanted to escape rule from King George. Christopher Columbus was searching for the shortest route to India and Asiawhen he accidentally ended up landing in the Caribbean or "The New Wolrd". Many people would joined because of fame and fortune afterall if people back in Europe were either poor or just couldn't live a substantial life they would go to an area with a brand new start. People were searching for gold, spices, …show more content…
Mostly for selfish desires but some just wanted to escape Europe and King George's rule. The people wanted a new start in life and desired adventure. Back in Europe people were already set to be succseful such as major noble families that were the "Rockerfellers" of their nation and would most likey continue to succeed while killing off any chance to make a decent living and thriving business. Also the people wanted to become famous and one way of doing that is being part of a group that is actually "doing" something. Cristopher Columbus was not just searching for a route he was trying to change a whole business deal by finding a huge shortcut, later on he discovered something much more important (not the America's) a whole "New World". Christopher's Discovery revolutionized a whole new idea that their is more than just England. The Crew was surley going to go down in history (if that was one of their main motives of joining.) The people did not leave empty handed of course, but someone did pay the price, and it was the current settlers in the Caribbean. Some found what they wanted but in the end if someone usually desires something whether that would be a physical object or idea someone always has to