Question

15. What was the Puritan/Pilgrim idea of freedom?

Answer 1

The Puritans were seeking freedom, but they didn't understand the idea of toleration. They came to America to find religious freedom—but only for themselves

Answer 2

Puritans thought civil authorities should enforce religion

As dissidents, they sought religious freedom and economic opportunities in distant lands. They were religious people with a strong piety and a desire to establish a holy commonwealth of people who would carry out God's will on earth.