The Pilgrims settled at Plymouth instead of in Virginia primarily because they were blown off-course by a storm during their journey. Originally, they intended to land in the northern part of the Virginia Colony, but adverse weather conditions led them to land in what is now Massachusetts instead.
Why did the Pilgrims settle at Plymouth instead of in Virginia?
The Pilgrims decided they would be safer from persecution in their own place away from English law.
The colonists in Virginia suggested the Pilgrims go elsewhere as Virginia was getting crowded.
The Pilgrims were blown off-course by a storm and landed far to the north.
North Americans prevented the Pilgrims from landing on Virginia's shores.
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