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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.8
How did religious beliefs influence settlement patterns among English settlers compared to Spanish settlers during the Age of Exploration?
Both English and Spanish settlers sought to spread Protestantism in their new territories.
English settlers were predominantly Catholic while Spanish settlers were largely Protestant.
English settlements tended to be formed by religious dissidents seeking freedom from persecution, while Spanish settlements were often driven by a desire to spread Catholicism.
Both English and Spanish settlers primarily sought religious freedom in the New World.
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