Answer:
<em>John Smith made his way to America to help govern the British colony of Jamestown.</em>
Explanation:
<em>Smith's explorations were not a personal quest for adventure but a fundamental goal of the Jamestown colony. At the time, Europeans had no idea how big North America was or what was inland. The colonists were instructed by England to: </em>
<em>Find a route to the Pacific.</em>
<em>Uncover gold, silver and mineral wealth;</em>
<em>Trade with the Indians;</em>
<em>Map the area;</em>
<em>Claim land for the Crown.</em>