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What was the major reason the original colonial settlers of Plymouth Colony, Maryland, and Pennsylvania came to America?

A to search for gold and silver
B. O to bring spices to the New World
c. to secure freedom from religious persecution
D. O to convert Native American Indians to Christianity

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

They were a group of religious pacifists who were persecuted in Europe. William Penn established Pennsylvania as a safe haven for Quakers.

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