The Reformation
religious movement swept through europe and the colonies in the mid 1700s
People who specifically came to North America to escape religious persecution in Europe, naturally did not want to create societies in which others would suffer religious persecution, since that would be very hypocritical.
The Puritans came to the US to escape religious persecution in Europe. They left England, many going to Holland so that they could worship in their way instead of that of the Church of England. In Holland, persecution from the Catholics eventually led to their immigration to the Colonies to allow them religious freedom.For religion.
in a short answer - for religious freedom, adventure, and political freedom and a hope for new opportunities
Protestant Reformation
intolerance
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Massachussets, Maryland, and Rhode Island
Ireland
religious movement swept through europe and the colonies in the mid 1700s
The Pilgrims left their homes in Europe to escape religious persecution. They were seeking religious freedom and the opportunity to practice their faith without interference from the government or religious authorities.
People who specifically came to North America to escape religious persecution in Europe, naturally did not want to create societies in which others would suffer religious persecution, since that would be very hypocritical.
The Puritans came to the US to escape religious persecution in Europe. They left England, many going to Holland so that they could worship in their way instead of that of the Church of England. In Holland, persecution from the Catholics eventually led to their immigration to the Colonies to allow them religious freedom.For religion.
in a short answer - for religious freedom, adventure, and political freedom and a hope for new opportunities
The Elbe River would help a religious movement through out Europe
There is no Masonic elite. Even if there were such a thing, persecution of people on religious grounds is something all Masons oppose
The Quakers and Protestants converged to create the New World. They came from religious persecution from Europe.