What were the major factors that shaped the settlement of North America by European countries? What were these countries looking for, and what did they ultimately find?

Give Me Liberty! An American History SEAGULL SIXTH EDITION, VOLUME ONE
After reading through chapters 1-5, respond to the following question:
What were the major factors that shaped the settlement of North America by European countries? What were these countries looking for, and what did they ultimately find?
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