Why were joint-stock companies created?

They were created in order to finance endeavors that are too expensive for an individual or even a government to fund. It also allowed several investors to pool their money/wealth in support of a colony that would, hopefully, yield a profit. They were created in 1606.

Explanation:

this isn't a question and if you're going to list things be kind and use commas.

i belive the continental association was created to boycott all contact with british goods.

i also belive it was in december 1, 1774