Why did european nations want to colonize the americas

 The main factors were trade and commerce,exploitation or resources such as minerals, settling of surplus populations and criminals and heretics, as well as spread of Christianity. The Spaniards were the most inspired by the desire to spread Christianity. Britain was more motivated by resources, and trade, while Portugal was mainly attracted by the mineral resources in the area.

Towns and small farms are usually for land, lakes, rivers, and seas.they also produce other food, like crops.it's also where animals are, where we get our meat.large plantations normally have forests, where crops are grown for sale. (similar to farms)plantations have larger fields of crops.our wine, sugar canes, and fruits come from plantations.