The first group seeking religious freedom in the New World were the Pilgrims. They sought and were awarded a chater to establish a colony in the new world.
Puritans and Pilgrims
The settlers in the early years of Jamestown colony requiredreligious freedom from england
Belief in a creator.hope That could help.
most of them left for religious freedom
individual freedom, equality of opportunity and materiel wealth
Lord Baltimore established Maryland in 1632 for Roman Catholics fleeing persecution in England. To attract other settlers besides Catholics, Lord Baltimore promised religious freedom.
puritans and pilgrims
They wanted to drain it.
English colonists settled in North America for good resources, good land for farming, gold, and freedom of religion.
Early settlers were allowed more religeous freedom. This became a Baptist settlement
Most new settlers that came from England were looking for religious freedom and better opportunities. Some of the settlers were merchants who wanted to colonize and settle the land to make a profit that would be financed and taxed by the British.
Immigrants came to America because they were all seeking a better life of some sort. Some wanted to make money. Others wanted to escape corrupt governments and get the freedom in America. Others wanted freedom of religion. Also some came because they dreamed of life in the rapidly industrializing nation.