What did the original settlers of the 13 colonies have in common

They all either wanted religious freedom or freedom from the British

Explanation:

At that time, Britain was going through religious term oil so some came over here for religious expression. They were also taxed without representation. That may not be correct but I hope this helps in some way.

do all equestions have to be answered

the declaration states, “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness….”