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why were north american settlements often founded

by Mr. Colin Moen MD Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Many North American settlements were founded by joint stock companies because it allowed multiple investors to pool their money together, as many of them could not afford to fund a trip on their own. Joint stock companies limited the risk and the amount of capital an individual needed in order to be involved in sponsoring a trip to North America.

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