Why did English immigration to the colonies drop dramatically after 1660?

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One reason why English immigration to the colonies dropped dramatically after 1660 was because "c. The English economy improved and political and religious conflict diminished," since this had been a major motivation for much of the colonial emigration leading up to this point.

Helga [31]3 years ago

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English economy improved and political and religious conflict diminished and this led to English immigration to the colonies drop dramatically after 1660.

Further Explanation:

During the period of 1600s, England’s American colonies grew steadily at rapid pace. Around 250000 people lived in these colonies who had European Background. 90 percent of these migrants came from England. Around half of these immigrants came to these colonies after agreeing to work for around four to seven years and instead of getting paid for their work, these immigrants only used to get basic food along with clothing and shelter. All the things which these immigrants used to get were just enough to keep them alive and by the end of their agreement, they were given some clothes and sometimes land. During that period of time, Developments in England caused percentage of Immigrants drop dramatically as prior to 1660 many Englishmen left their homes because of political and religious problems they faced in England. There was high unemployment in England and people who were employed were paid very less. But post 1660, these was a improvement in English Economy as political and religious problems were weaken and eventually diminished and because of that, English people chose to stay in England. English economy improved and political and religious conflict diminished and this led to English immigration to the colonies drop dramatically after 1660.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Chapter: Immigration in 1660

Keywords: Immigration, England, British, Englishmen, Religion, Politics, Colonies, Drop, Development, Shelter, Food, Clothes.

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