Despite previous colonization failures, French and English colonists eventually established colonies during the 17th century. Their ways of managing the new colonies, however, were very different. The French kings took great pains to monitor and protect their people in America; They were very involved in the growth of their colonies. The British kings, on the other hand, did nothing for the colonies other than grant land charters. This relaxed style of government allowed the colonies to deteriorate or prosper on their own, as well as allowing other influences, such as religion, to reign. For British colonists, religion was the reason for emigration from England to America, the most important factor in its success or demise, and the guarantor of stability within the colonies. In all honesty, the popularity of immigration to the colonies, not to mention their creation itself is due to spiritual reasons. Particularly in New England, settlers often came seeking some kind of religious freedom or a refuge where they could worship at their leisure. This became a popular trend because England often struggled with its official religion and its status, more often than not, was volatile and changed along with the royals. In 1632, when England was currently forcing Catholic citizens to pay double the normal amount of taxes and limiting their ability to participate in society, a man named George Cavert received a charter of ten million acres from King Charles and he intended it to become a refuge. for Catholics where they would have superiority. Although the benefits for Catholics never materialized well, the intention led to the creation of Maryland and the presence of its entire population in North America. Much later, William Penn sought... half of the paper... d. Schools and churches were built, an important feature that non-religious communities, centered on an insatiable hunger for money and power, could not enjoy. Communities that remained true to their spiritual influences often created a family-like, city-like atmosphere for their residents; In other words: a pleasant and stable place to live. Throughout the entire development of British colonial North America, religion played an important role. Spiritual beliefs became the most popular reason for emigration from England to America, a decisive factor in the triumph of a colony, and, more importantly, they became a source of stability and strength for communities. Without the presence of religion, North America would likely be less populated and less cultured and may fail to contain such important values, even in today's society.