Many of the original English colonists were religious separatists from the church of England. Why were these groups eager to settle colonies in North America?

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Juan Tarquino · Answer 1 · 2017-07-08T13:41:05+0000

Separatism was illegal in England. The colonists were eager to leave England and settle colonies to get away from religious persecution.