The settlers in Plymouth left England primarily to escape religious persecution. They were part of a group known as the Separatists, who sought the freedom to practice their faith without interference from the Church of England. Additionally, they were motivated by the desire for a better life and the opportunity to establish a community based on their religious beliefs in the New World. Their journey ultimately led to the founding of Plymouth Colony in 1620.
The home country settlers at Roanoke were from England, Jamestown settlers were also from England, and the Plymouth settlers were English Separatists, known as Pilgrims.
England was their homeland.
they had strong religious views
Plymouth is a very ancient City in the South West of England. It was not "settled".
Actually, Plymouth, England is called Plymouth because the city is at the mouth of the river Plym, get it? And Plymouth, Massachusetts, is called Plymouth because the original Mayflower settlers traced their origins to Plymouth, England.
Pilgrims
They left Plymouth England.
The settlers who arrived in Plymouth in 1620 were primarily from England. They were part of a group known as the Pilgrims, who left England seeking religious freedom and a chance to practice their faith without persecution. The Mayflower, the ship that carried them, set sail from Plymouth, England, to the New World.
The settlers left England because of Religious freedom, and because they didn't want to pay taxes
The Pilgrims colonized Plymouth, Massachusetts. Also known as Puritans.
the year is 1608
30% Of the settlers in Plymouth were children.