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Why did colonists come to Jamestown originally?

A. To farm tobacco
B. To search for gold
C. To promote religious tolerance
D. To escape religious oppression

Please just tell me which one it is out of the 4 and explain it, I'm pushing through this as hard as I can

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Answer: A) To escape religious oppression.

The first people to settle in Jamestown were the Quaker pilgrims. These were English citizens who were followers of the sect of Christianity which did not believe in the Church of England.

In order to escape persecution and live a life they wanted, the Pilgrims eventually settled in Jamestown, where they were able to successfully develop a small working community.

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Answer:

D. To escape religions oppression

Step-by-step explanation:

In England, there was a harsh punishment for people that were not Christian and supported Christ, people moved and made Jamestown as an escape from that in England.

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