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British immigrants came to America for many reasons, but most were seeking an opportunity for a better life than they had at home.
Very early in the history of Colonial American, some groups of immigrants came seeking religious liberty, or the opportunity to establish their own religious orthodoxy, separate from that of the Church of England, and to persecute those who did not conform to their views, just as they had been persecuted nonconformists in England.
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Why did so many immigrants come to America during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
They came because they wanted their rights and freedom that they didn't get from their homelands that they have came from.
Did people from Asia come to America in the 1700s?
Yes, but only for the weekend.
What happens when Iraqi People Come to America?
world war 3
What boat did most people come to America on?
Most people that came to America didn't come on any particular boat. There have been millions of immigrants to the United States over the centuries, and no one boat accounts for "most" of those immigrants.
Why did Puritans come to the New World (America)?
The Puritans were a group of people, mostly families, who came from Europe to America to reform the church of England.
Why did the people in Great Migration from all over Europe leave their homelands to come to Canada?
To get out of a bad situation into an unknown situation with hopes of more freedom and prosperity.
What do the people want from President Obama?
For him to leave America and never come back!
Why did people want to leave France and come to America in 1828?
Just cause.
Did Irish people leave Ireland to come to America?
Yes, a huge amount of Irish people have left Ireland to go to America, for hundreds of years.
Why did so many immigrants come to America during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
They came because they wanted their rights and freedom that they didn't get from their homelands that they have came from.
Why did Mennonites leave Germany to come to North America?
they are funny
Why did colonist leave England to come to America?
They left England for America to be rid of religious discrimination.
Why did the immigrants leave their homelands and come to CANADA?
those immigrants were from Mexico, so they cross the border to the America for the "American dream" so then they were treated mostly like slaves and so that way they go north so some finish up in Canada. The person on top is a bafoon .... Are you saying that Ukrainians came from Mexico or the Germans .Canada is a country of multiculturalism (long word...) and allot of people come here for a better life .If your from Europe you are going to pay so much money just to come here (like we did). Yes there are Mexicans that illigaly cross the boarder but it does not mean they come to Canada.South America is big and has a lot of people that move here legally .
Why did Johann Sutter leave Switzerland and come to America?
He was dumb like you!
Why did the Mennonites leave Germany to come to North America?
sup suckers
What did troubles did immigrants leave behind in their homelands?
At that period of time, an immigrant was able travel to a country, but he/she may not have enough money to bring the rest of the family. Babies, wives, and siblings would have to stay behind in cases where they cannot support themselves, and neither can the immigrant, the family would be separated for the rest of their lives. Sometimes, boats could not carry enough people for a whole family to come to America.
Why do Spanish people leave Puerto Rico to come to America?
Most for greater economic advantage and employment. And they're not Spanish. The Spanish are from Spain, which is in Europe.
