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Step-by-step explanation:
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.
What was a "little commonwealth", and why was it so important to New England settlement? It was the belief that families and God were built as a hierarchy. It was so important because it was how they wanted their community follow by. 1649-English puritans win civil war.
The Puritans settled in Massachusetts after forming the Massachusetts Bay Company. They began to build houses and work hard, as they were an insanely religious group believing God sent them for a reason.