Question

Why did the Pilgrims leave England? They sought gold, silver and riches. They wanted to escape religious persecution. They wanted to settle in a warmer climate. The king wanted them to discover new land.

Answer 1

The Pilgrims left England primarily to escape religious persecution. They were a group of English Separatists who disagreed with the Church of England and faced persecution for their beliefs. They desired religious freedom and wanted to practice their own form of worship without interference from the government.