the religious group were the puritans
The majority of the Mayflower's passengers on the journey to Virginia were Puritans, a group who believed that both the Church of England and the Catholic Church in England had strayed from the teachings of the Bible.
most of them left for religious freedom
The majority of early settlers in the colony of South Carolina came from England, specifically from the West Country region, as well as from other parts of Britain and Europe. Many were seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom. Additionally, the colony attracted settlers from the Caribbean, particularly the island of Barbados, who brought with them knowledge of plantation agriculture and slave labor. This diverse influx of settlers significantly influenced the colony's development and culture.
puritans and pilgrims
They believed that God was everywhere, so they had to honor him.
Puritans and Pilgrims
Because they like to worship freely
Because they like to worship freely
A. Religious dissenters and poor whites fleeing aristocratic Virginia.
Religious dissenters and poor white fleeing aristocratic Virginia
Lord Baltimore established Maryland in 1632 for Roman Catholics fleeing persecution in England. To attract other settlers besides Catholics, Lord Baltimore promised religious freedom.
White settlers in different regions held various religious beliefs, including Christianity (Protestantism, Catholicism), Judaism, and other faiths. These beliefs influenced their worldview, social practices, and interactions with indigenous populations. The diversity of religious beliefs among white settlers contributed to the cultural landscape of early America.