Question

Many of the original English colonist (include the pilgrims in Massachusetts bay colony) were religious people who disagreed with some practices of the Church of England. Why did these groups want to settle colonies in the new world?

A. To create new forms of democratic government


B. To pursue religious freedom and financial opportunities


C. To escape religious persecution from foreign rulers


D. To avoid taxation and punishment from government officials

Answer 1

B. to pursue religious freedom and financial opportunities

Step-by-step explanation:

The Pilgrims and the Puritans saw moving to the New World as an opportunity to pursue religious freedom. They also saw the financial opportunities offered by settlement in the new land. America offered them a chance to farm their own land and to produce goods they could trade.