USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the autumn of 1620, a group of Christians fleeing persecution for their faith by the English Crown took ship on the Mayflower, intent on establishing in the New World a perfect society where all people would be free to worship as they wished.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pilgrims came to America in search of religious freedom. At the time, England required its citizens to belong to the Church of England. People wanted to practice their religious beliefs freely, and so many fled to the Netherlands, where laws were more flexible.

Detailed explanation-3: -There were 102 passengers on the Mayflower including 37 members of the separatist Leiden congregation who would go on to be known as the Pilgrims, together with the non-separatist passengers. There were 74 men and 28 women-18 were listed as servants, 13 of which were attached to separatist families.

Detailed explanation-4: -Beginning in 1630 as many as 20, 000 Puritans emigrated to America from England to gain the liberty to worship God as they chose. Most settled in New England, but some went as far as the West Indies.