the huguenots :)
The Spanish came to America for gold to spread Christianity and escape religious persecution. Under the auspices of the Spanish crown, their explorers and conquistadors came to the New World to stake out territorial claims. This was the some of the same reasons the English, Dutch and French explorers came to the New World for.
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Huguenots. Also the website at the bottom might help you.
No. America is American.
It is the British which did and then the French followed.
Escaping religious persecution
HUGUENOTS
When Napoleon was in absolute power in France, he gained religious tolerance for Protestants and Jews during his regime. France was a predominately Catholic nation.
Who was the French leader who came to America for religious freedom
In Europe, they are Protestant and Catholic, with a few Jews as well. These period marks the persecution of many Huguenots (French Protestants) in France.
Gentleman of great quality. has written: 'The horrible persecution of the French Protestants in the province of Poitou' -- subject(s): Huguenots
Sounds French. Yeah. It's a French Hugenot name. Protestants who left in the 1700s due to get away from Catholic persecution. There was a prominent Flournoy family in North Florida.
Hundreds of ethnic and religious groups comprise of the migrants to North America. The largest ethnic groups include German, British, Chinese, Indian, French, Russian, Japanese, South Korean, and Filipino. The largest religious groups include Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, non-religious, and Buddhists.
In the 16th century, religious differences led to violence and wars primarily due to conflicts between Catholics and Protestants. The Protestant Reformation challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, causing tension and persecution of religious minorities. This ultimately resulted in a series of wars, such as the French Wars of Religion and the Thirty Years' War, fueled by religious and political divisions.
The Puritans came to America seeking religious freedom and a place to practice their faith without persecution. They wanted to establish a society based on their interpretation of the Bible and live in a way that aligned with their strict religious beliefs.
Both concluded with Protestants winning expanded rights in Catholic realms.
French protestants were also called "les huguenots". The name origin could derive from German "eidgenossen", Confederates. That term is old-fashioned and used mainly when studying the religious wars.