puritans and pilgrims
most of them left for religious freedom
Lord Baltimore established Maryland in 1632 for Roman Catholics fleeing persecution in England. To attract other settlers besides Catholics, Lord Baltimore promised religious freedom.
Most early settlers came to the colonies of Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island primarily for religious freedom. Maryland was established as a haven for Catholics, Massachusetts attracted Puritans seeking to practice their faith, Pennsylvania was founded by Quakers advocating for religious tolerance, and Rhode Island attracted various dissenters seeking refuge from religious persecution. Additionally, these colonies offered opportunities for land and economic advancement, but the quest for religious liberty was a driving force behind their establishment.
Noted for its establishment for the religious freedom of Catholics, the Maryland Colony's first leader was George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore. His son Cecilius retained the charter, and the first Catholic Mass in the colonies was led by Father Andrew White.
The settlers in the early years of Jamestown colony requiredreligious freedom from england
most of them left for religious freedom
Puritans and Pilgrims
Because they wanted to find the New England Colonies so they can practice their religion freely.
Lord Baltimore established Maryland in 1632 for Roman Catholics fleeing persecution in England. To attract other settlers besides Catholics, Lord Baltimore promised religious freedom.
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.
The early settlers settled in the southern colonies since there many riches associated with these colonies. One of the man cash crops in the area was tobacco and the settlers came here for economic gains.
Mostly from England they really could have came from anywhere
Noted for its establishment for the religious freedom of Catholics, the Maryland Colony's first leader was George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore. His son Cecilius retained the charter, and the first Catholic Mass in the colonies was led by Father Andrew White.
The settlers in the early years of Jamestown colony requiredreligious freedom from england
What are the different ways in which early settlers in the English colonies developed new and unique forms of government?
What are the different ways in which early settlers in the English colonies developed new and unique forms of government?
What are the different ways in which early settlers in the English colonies developed new and unique forms of government?