Many early English colonists came to North America dreaming of freedom and wealth, but what did they often find instead?

Large cities built by previous explorers.

A difficult daily life filled with hardship and disease.

An immediate and peaceful alliance with all local tribes.

Fertile land that was very easy to farm.

What was a primary reason the first English settlers faced extreme hardship in North America?

They were unprepared for the harsh climate and unfamiliar farming conditions of the new land.