Why did many Plymouth colonists choose to leave England?

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to get rich from gold and tobacco
to get rich from gold and tobacco

to avoid being under the rule of a king
to avoid being under the rule of a king

to live in an area with warmer weather
to live in an area with warmer weather

to freely practice their religion

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Many Plymouth colonists chose to leave England primarily to freely practice their religion. They were seeking the opportunity to escape religious persecution and establish a community where they could worship in accordance with their beliefs. While economic opportunities and other factors were also considerations, the pursuit of religious freedom was a significant driving force behind their migration.