What represents a reason that a young man from england would be motivated to settle in the british colonies in america

New opportunity, a job, escape from problems in England

The colonies offered a chance at land or beginning a new life that England could not offer. At the very least there was a job available on plantations or as a laborer. People could also use it as a way to escape their life in England. Many petty criminals were offered a chance to leave England and begin a new life. 

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