Why did people leave England to come to America?

Answer 1

People left England to come to America for various reasons, including religious freedom, economic opportunities, political autonomy, and social mobility. The desire to practice their own religion without persecution, seek better economic prospects, and escape political constraints were significant factors in their decision to emigrate. Additionally, the promise of acquiring land and starting anew in a relatively uncharted territory also attracted many individuals and families to make the journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

Answer 2

For the same reason that people from almost every other country in the world moved there, for greater opportunity and the hope of a better life.Michael Montagne

Answerif this question refers to the first colonists of America, the English settlers that emmigrated were puritanical fanatisists that were unhappy with the 'corruption' of protestant England - some left out of choice and some were forced to leave.

Answer 3

In the beginning the explorers were looking for the nonexistent Northwest Passage to sail from Europe to Asia for trade. Later many came to hunt for gold; then to exploit the vast Natural Resources of the new continent. Eventually they settled on a colonial mercantile system that benefited the home country at the expense of the colony.

Answer 4

People left England and came to America because they wanted freedom from the British ruler who at the time was King George the 3rd, but more importantly they wanted religious freedom.

Answer 5

for religious freedom