Most of the early colonists were colonists because of religion. They were not colonists first and religionists second. They were religionists first and that resulted in their becoming colonists.
because they have opinions to, how would you like it if something you love to do became illegal all of a sudden?
The majority of colonists who came to America for religious freedom. Most of the Plymouth colonists practiced the Quaker religion.
Religion
It was the document saying they want freedom from England
- Freedom- Political liberty- Religious freedom- Economic Opportunity- Practice their religion- Escape persecution-------------------------------------------------------The common textbook answer is that the colonists came to America in search of religious freedom.
Freedom of speech/religion
What colonists what farmers
When the American colonists arrived here from Britain, two major rights were important to them. The first right was freedom of speech, and the second was freedom of religion.
Freedom of Religion
They were leaving Europe because of religoius opression, so freedom of religion woulb be important to them. If they didnt have freedom of religion they would be just like Britian, the country they were leaving.
Freedom of religion was the freedom that the colonists of Maryland wanted.
For religion and economic freedom from Europe
Very important. Without the freedom of religion there would be state religion.
pretty important
So they could have freedom of speech and religion.
One right or freedom that William Penn gave colonists in Pennsylvania is freedom of speech,freedom of religion,and the right to a fair trial by jury.
The majority of colonists who came to America for religious freedom. Most of the Plymouth colonists practiced the Quaker religion.
freedom of discrimination based on race,, religion, ecthnicity, or sex