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The Pilgrims emigrated from England to Holland in search of religious freedom. They were being persecuted by the crown of England because they belonged to a group called the Separatists, who wanted to separate from the Church of England, which was illegal at the time.

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Did the Pilgrims come to New England after the Puritans?

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What came after the puritans?

The pilgrims came after the puritans. Both the puritans and pilgrims played a large part in New England's history and culture.


Why did the pilgrims and puritans settle in New England?

The Pilgrims and Puritans settled in New England because they wanted to build communities based on their own religions.


Who travelled on the mayflower?

The Pilgrims after leaving England.


How do Puritans differ from the Pilgrims?

The Pilgrims came to the shores of New England in 1620, many of them were Puritans but not all of them. Some individuals came to escape dire economic conditions in England and saw coming to New England as an opportunity.


This New England state was settled by pilgrims and puritans?

Massachusetts


Compare and contrast pilgrims and puritans?

Both the Pilgrims and Puritans originated from England and the Anglican Church. They differed in status. Puritans were educated and pious and were slightly higher in the social ladder, while the Pilgrims were the working people.


How are the pilgrims and puritans the same?

Both Pilgrims and Puritans were Protestant religious groups who originated in England. They both sought religious freedom and established colonies in the New World. While they shared similar beliefs and values, the Pilgrims were a specific group seeking to separate from the Church of England, while the Puritans aimed to purify the church from within.


Why are pilgrims and puritans alike?

Pilgrims and Puritans were both religious groups that originated from England during the 16th and 17th centuries. Both groups sought religious freedom and believed in strict adherence to Christian principles. However, while Pilgrims were Separatists who wanted to break away from the Church of England, Puritans wanted to purify the Church from within.


The Pilgrims and Puritans went to what state for religious freedom?

New England:)


Why did puritans migrate to present day new England?

To escape the world of secular England…


What did English people think about the pilgrims and puritans?

Average English people believed that the Puritans and the Pilgrims were overzealous. They believed that the Protestants sects should be driven out of England.