Question

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What was a major reason that people immigrated to America in the 1600s?
to escape a potato famine in their native country
to escape religious persecution in their native country
to pursue employment in factories in America
to pursue better educational opportunities

Answer 1

B, to escape religious persecution in their native countries

Step-by-step explanation:

During the 1600s, many people in Europe were being unfairly persecuted due to religion, so to gain religious freedom, they immigrated to America. This is why religious freedom is one of the first things guaranteed in the United States Bill of Rights.