Question 2 (5 points) The major reason settlers of Jamestown were motivated to come to the New World was - a Ob escape religious persecution. to bring glory to their mother country. to be friends with the Native Americans. to make a profit.

Option: to make a profit.

Explanation:

To make a profit was the primary reasons for the settlement of Jamestown in the New World. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607. The Virginia Company was responsible for establishing the first colony in America. In the 17th century, some of the European countries started sending settlers to the New World for generating wealth for the Empires. England also entered in the competition to increase wealth and power by expanding its empire in America.