Why did the English want colonies in north America?

Because King George wanted to TAX the colonies like crazy to pay for his own pleasures in England.

But the colonies fought for their independance and won it.

Thus, The original 13 colonies which are represented by the 13 stripes on the flag.

Also they did not want ther children to become dutch so they came to North America on the mayfower!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hanna

For the simple reason that they were looking for new trading depots......as the first were predominately English, why would they become Dutch , the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, which is why there is a Plymouth in New England