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"Greeks created settlements along the Aegean coast of Ionia (or Asia Minor) from the 8th century BCE. Important colonies included Miletos, Ephesos, Smyrna, and Halikarnassos. Athens traditionally claimed to be the first colonizer in the region which was also of great interest to the Lydians and Persians."By google
Charles pinckney was the last governor of south carolina in theera of the articles of confederation
Settlers wanted land, chance to start a new life. Mountain men travelled west for adventure. Middionaries travelled to convert native American to shristianity.