People were attracted to the more modern, cosmopolitan life of the city and suburbs.
The prophets often had to flee for their lives as the people would not listen to them, and wanted to kill them.
Early Venetians abandoned the mainland for the swampy lagoon islands due to increasing invasion threats from barbarians and the Huns in the 5th century. The islands provided natural defenses and allowed for easier defense against potential attacks. Additionally, the marshy environment of the lagoon helped in supporting the early Venetians' maritime trade and fishing activities.
To flee the invading Lombards from the north
In the mid 1930s, a major drought in the mid-west caused dust storms, now known as the Dust Bowl, which forced thousands and thousands of people to flee their homes. This was mainly in Oklahoma.
The Hutus killed many Tutsis to scare them, so many fled (200,000 Tutsis, to be exact) from Rwanda/Burundi as refugees.
For religious freedom.
I would say the climate.
They supported the British army, and some fought alongside the British. But many were forced to flee their homes and farms because of threats and violence by the supporters of independence.
Away from the lava
the neighbouring country
He was escaping his people in spain
Refugees