Which best explains why English settlers first established colonies in North America? a-They sought to promote religious and economic freedom. b-They sought to stop France from forming colonies. c-They sought to find a water route to Asia. d-They sought to fight for territory with Spanish colonists.

The correct answer is A) They sought to promote religious and economic freedom.

The statement that best explains why English settlers first established colonies in North America is because they sought to promote religious and economic freedom.

That was the case of the Puritans, for instance, that they had differences with the Church of England and were persecuted for religious reasons. They found in the Americas a good option to start a new life and a safe place to practice its religion.

The first colony that was founded in the Americas was the Jamestown colony in Virginia, in 1607. The Puritans founded the Plymouth colony in 1620.

A. definently A. you have to trust me on this. A is the answer. you can even look it up.