The Jewish people
To escape religious persecution.
to escape from religious persecution
The Quakers a.k.a. The Religious Society of Friends
The Pilgrims left their homes in Europe to escape religious persecution. They were seeking religious freedom and the opportunity to practice their faith without interference from the government or religious authorities.
The Puritans came to the US to escape religious persecution in Europe. They left England, many going to Holland so that they could worship in their way instead of that of the Church of England. In Holland, persecution from the Catholics eventually led to their immigration to the Colonies to allow them religious freedom.For religion.
The Pilgrims left England and the Netherlands to escape religious persecution. They found that freedom in the New World in Massachusetts.
in a short answer - for religious freedom, adventure, and political freedom and a hope for new opportunities
Many families moved to the US in order to escape religious persecution. OThers left due to debts, or government conflict.
Some came for the adventure. Some came for the opportunities immigration offered. Many came to escape religious persecution.
Religious persecution
The Puritans left England in the 17th century to escape religious persecution and seek religious freedom. They settled primarily in the region of New England in North America, founding colonies such as Plymouth Colony and Massachusetts Bay Colony.