Colonial Period and Independence

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Name one reason colonists came to America.

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Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Practice their religion
Escape persecution

European colonists came to America for many reasons. The Pilgrims and Puritans sought religious freedom, while others came seeking economic opportunities or escaping political oppression.

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