Why did the pilgrims leave the netherland?

Answer 1

the pilgrims want to leave new netherland because they wanted rights

Answer 2

The Pilgrims left areas in the Netherlands and came to America to find a better life where they were free to practice their own religion. Along with the Pilgrims, came the Puritans and the Quakers.

Answer 3

The Puritans--the Separatist branch--left England in stages. They were specifically opposed to the replacement of the Pope with the King--they believed that The Bible was the ultimate authority and that people should interpret it themselves. After living in Holland for about ten years with hardships, they returned to England to obtain the backing of the Virginia Company in order to colonize Plymouth and return to their basic beliefs. They were not of the same beliefs as the Puritans who settled in Massachusetts.

Answer 4

Because the Dutch culture was harming the Pilgrim's children.

Answer 5

because they couldn't practice their religon

Answer 6

For Religious reason.