What were the major factors that shaped the settlement of North America by European countries?

Give Liberty An American History SEAGULL SIXTH EDITION, VOLUME ONE

After reading through chapters 1-5, respond to the following question:

What were the major factors that shaped the settlement of North America by European countries?

What were these countries looking for, and what did they ultimately find?

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