How Did Settlers Come To America

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Judith koger
Mrs. stout
11/7/16

Colonist on the Voyage

Settlers had came to america in search of freedom from England protestant
Country since 1534 many people dissented with Anglican beliefs or practice
Some English people remained catholic others the church had come to america
To find wealth. In September 1620 merchant ship called the mayflower set sail from Plymouth.

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