The Puritans wanted to be free from religious prosecution in England.
During the 1620s England's economy suffered. Many people lost their jobs. The English king, Charles I, made the situation worse by raising taxes. This unpopular act led to a political crisis. At the same time, the Church of England began to punish Puritans because they were dissenters, or people who disagree with official opinions. King Charles refused to allow Puritans to criticize church actions.
the Purtains wanted to be free from reilgious prosecution in England
what continent did the Pilgrims leave from?what continent did the Pilgrims leave from?
Because the 2 religious groups are alike running by away from King James's bad treatment, but the reason what they are different is because the pilgrim established the idea of self governor
The Pilgrims left Plymouth, England, for America on the Mayflower on September 16, 1620.
They could not practice their religion and wanted to start a religious government
what continent did the Pilgrims leave from?what continent did the Pilgrims leave from?
to be free and practice their own religion
to be free and practice their own religion
There was a document that warned Europe to stay out of the Americas, however, not to stay in.This document was the Monroe Doctrine; it told Europe to leave the Americas to the United States.
Roger Williams left Europe for the same reason many others did at the time, religious freedom. He was a staunch Puritan and Separatist.
Pshhhtt Because It Was Bigger And Better With More People And Plantation
the pilgrims didn't leave America because the didn't want to.