Colonial Period and IndependenceAmerican History

Question 73: The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one .

Q: The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one .

Freedom; Political liberty; Religious freedom; Economic opportunity; Escape persecution

Accepted answers

•Freedom
•Political liberty
•Religious freedom
•Economic opportunity
•Escape persecution

Why this matters

Colonists came to America for many reasons. Some wanted religious freedom or political freedom. Others wanted to find better jobs or escape danger in their home countries.

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