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What was the main reason for the colonists that left Europe and establish the New England colonies

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The Puritans believed that they had made a ​covenant​, or promise, with God to build an ideal Christian community.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1630 a fleet of ships carrying Puritan colonists left England for Massachusetts to seek religious freedom. They were led by ​John Winthrop​.

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