Yes, the Pilgrims and the Puritans came to the New World to escape persectution from the all catholic or all protosant European countires. They believed that the New World was given to them by God so that they could make it a Christian utopia- their shinning beacon of light on a hill.
No. The Puritans came to practice their religion, but non-Puritans were not welcome. If you were not a Puritan, you had to settle elsewhere
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The Puritans were seeking religious freedom.
The pilgrims and puritans came to american to practice religious freedom and escape religious prosecution.
In short, for religious freedom.
Puritans came to America because of religious persecution in the Netherlands and Great Britain. They found religious freedom but harsh conditions. They survived and eventually thrived.
Because they wanted to. Why does everybody question their motives?
The Pilgrims came to America in search of religious freedom to practice their faith without persecution. The Puritans sought to create a society based on their religious beliefs and values, where they could establish a community guided by their interpretation of the Bible.
The Puritans moved from Holland to North America to seek greater religious freedom and autonomy. They also wanted to establish a settlement where they could establish a community based on their religious beliefs and practices without interference or persecution.
They intended to reform the English church, not seek religious freedom
for religious freedom
The Puritans were seeking religious freedom.
The pilgrims and puritans came to american to practice religious freedom and escape religious prosecution.
In short, for religious freedom.
Puritans came to America because of religious persecution in the Netherlands and Great Britain. They found religious freedom but harsh conditions. They survived and eventually thrived.
The Puritans sought religious freedom and wanted to establish a society based on their beliefs. The Separatists, also known as Pilgrims, wanted to escape religious persecution in England. Both groups saw North America as a place where they could build a society in accordance with their religious ideals.
Missionaries came to America to spread their religious beliefs to the Native American population. Puritans came seeking religious freedom and to establish communities based on their beliefs. Indentured servants came seeking economic opportunities and a chance to start anew in the New World.
The puritans were interested in religious freedom.
Because they wanted to. Why does everybody question their motives?