1. The Pilgrims Focusing Question: Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World?

2. The Pilgrims Read the selection and then click the right arrow. The Pilgrims were a group of English religious separatists who sailed from Europe to North America in the early 17th century. They were looking for a place where they could freely practice their religion and live according to their own laws. The members of the group had broken away from the Church of England. Under the guidance of the Reverends William Brewster and Richard Clifton, a portion of the group left their home in England and sailed to Amsterdam to escape religious persecution at the hands of their countrymen. They settled in Holland for nearly 12 years. However, by 1617, a poor economy and concern over the Dutch influence on their community led many of them to decide to move, this time to the New World.

3. Check Your Understanding What were the Pilgrims in search of when they sailed to the New World? Reread the Selection Check Economic opportunity A new religion Freedom to practice their religion Religious persecution

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