Why did the Pilgrims and the Puritans establish colonies in the New World?
to follow Separatist beliefs
to benefit the Church of England
to practice their religions freely
to avoid an impending religious war
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The Pilgrims and Puritans came to America to practice religious freedom. In the 1500s England broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and created a new church called the Church of England. ... There was a group of people called Separatists that wanted to separate from the Church of England.
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To practice their religion freely.
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- The Pilgrims and Puritans went to America in order to practice their religion freely.
- During the 1500s England separated from the Roman Catholic Church to form a new church known as the Church of England.
- Puritans wanted to reform the Anglican Church and wanted to 'purify' the Church of England by getting rid of all the facets of Catholicism.
- Pilgrims went to America to steer clear of the jurisdiction of the Church of England which was corrupt according to them.
- Pilgrims belonged to the members of the radical English Separatist Church.
- Pilgrims and Puritans primarily left England to avoid religious persecution and enjoy religious freedom.
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