The settlement of the middles Atlantic lands is often contrasted with the settlement of Massachusetts bay:

The settlement of the middles Atlantic lands is often contrasted with the settlement of Massachusetts bay: the Virginia colonies are described as secular and materialistic in their purposes, rather than religious and spiritual. Where are the indications of smith's motives and aspirations as he describes the Jamestown area to an English audience? What specifically excites him about the prospect of colonies in this region?

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