The main reason the Pilgrims left Europe to journey to the New World was religious freedom. They were a group of English Separatists who sought to separate from the Church of England and establish their own religious community where they could worship freely and practice their own beliefs without persecution. They felt that the religious environment in Europe, particularly in England, was oppressive and they wanted a fresh start in a new land.
The main reason the Pilgrims journeyed from Europe to the New World was to seek religious freedom. The Pilgrims were a group of English Separatists who disagreed with the Church of England and faced persecution in their homeland. They hoped to establish a new community where they could practice their religion without interruption.
