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The pilgrims wanted to be free form the king's rule. They wanted to be able to practice their own religion since they had different views of God.They also wanted to have better lifes in America and betters jobs for there familys
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∙ 13y agoThere were two main reasons. The first was that they left for America to avoid being persecuted because of their religion (Puritan). The second was the notion of a clean slate, of endless opportunities. England was cramped and dirty and bad for the common folk during that time, so America offered hope for a better life.
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∙ 15y agoThey wanted freedom of religion and wanted to choose their own church.
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∙ 12y agoto be covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politick ,for our better ordering and preservation,and further of the ends aforesaid
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∙ 12y agobecause they settled on Plymouth rock
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What are three reasons why explorers and settlers came to North America?
Explorers went sailing to locate new information, to conquer land, and to dig for gold in some parts of the world.
What are the reasons for religious conflict in Maryland?
the puritans had gotten there first but soon other settlers came and they were Christians so a conflict came into action
In 1607 settlers from the Virginia company came to the north America seeking?
they came looking for religious freedom.
What three reasons did people come to America for?
To begin a new life,to seek religious freedom, and the colonists wanted to create their own policies. So the desire independence.
What cultural groups came into conflict with European settlers that moved west across America?
Native Americans.
How were the pilgrims reasons for coming to America different from those of Jamestown settlers?
the Pilgrim's came for religious purposes and the Jamestown settlers came for power/wealth
Which statement is best described by the phrases in the box below?
reasons English settlers came to colonies in America
What are three reasons why explorers and settlers came to North America?
Explorers went sailing to locate new information, to conquer land, and to dig for gold in some parts of the world.
Your common law came to America from which group of European settlers?
English settlers
What year did guns came to America?
They came with the first European settlers, about 1502
Reasons why England sent settlers to the new world?
The brittish came to america to look for dead animals to eat because brittsh starving to death
Who was the king on England when the English settlers came to America?
king James
How were the European settlers who came to north America persecuted before they left their native lands?
Not all European settlers were persecuted and there are many reasons why people go to places. Those who were persecuted were people like the Quakers who were arrested and jailed by the English government. Others came as indentured servants to pay for their passage. Even today there are indentured servants. So, the reasons vary.
Which statement is best described by the phrases religious intolerance high rents on land scarcity of resources?
Reason's English settlers came into the colonies in America
What were the two main reasons Spanish settlers came to Mexico?
Because they needed more territory.
What are the reasons why the Japanese came to America?
The people from Japan came for better life?
What were reasons the English came to America?
Religious freedom,
