Although Spain and England both focused on the colonization and exploration of the Americas, their ambitions and goals were very different. The most important reasons for English colonization were religious freedom, to seek refuge, and new economic opportunities. The Spanish, on the other hand, exploited the New World in search of gold and silver, greed navigated their search. Although both the English and the Spanish experienced mild success, the English tactics for daily survival were much more organized and peaceful.<Tab/>
<Tab/>Permanent English colonies arose in the early 1600's due to a charter from the Virginia Company. There were two groups included in the Virginia Company, one in London and one in Plymouth. Each group received land and the start of the English colonization was soon beginning. …
