The primary reason for the establishment of the last English colonies in North America was economic opportunity, particularly the pursuit of wealth through agriculture and trade. As various English regions sought to expand their territories, the southern colonies focused on cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, which required extensive labor and land. The establishment of colonies such as Georgia in 1732 aimed to provide economic benefits as well as a buffer against Spanish Florida. These colonies also served as a means to alleviate social issues in England by providing a new start for the poor and disenfranchised.