Question

Question

Why did the Separatists leave their homes in England and move to the Netherlands?
(1 point)
Responses

to avoid religious persecution
to avoid religious persecution

to find better work
to find better work

to prepare to migrate to the American colonies
to prepare to migrate to the American colonies

to escape an outbreak of plague in London

Answer 1

The correct response is to avoid religious persecution. The Separatists, seeking freedom to practice their religion without interference, left England for the more tolerant environment of the Netherlands.