One of the primary reasons for colonization of the New World was to escape European religious persecution. This site provides stories of religious nonconformists, militants, zealots, reformers, and the faithful.

Concepts

pilgrims, religious freedom

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

religious persecution, american colonies, library of congress, protestants, puritans, english establish thirteen colonies (1607-1735)

Show More Show Less

Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)