What conditions shaped the character of english settlements in america?

1. Great opportunity for growing businesses.

2. Colonist's job to earn money for their sponsors.

3. America was ideal for starting privately owned companies.

4. The goal was to move English society to the new world, didn't want contact with the natives.

5. Because the colonies didn't have direct contact with the English government. 6. They matured their own unique way of life both politically and socially.