The Puritans were a sect of Protestant Christians in Europe who believed that the Protestant church had fallen too far from its origin and was becoming too liberal in its belief system. They migrated to North America during the age of discovery because they did not align with either the Catholic or Protestant state churches. What were the causes and effects of the Puritans’ migration to North America? Analyze and explain in 1–2 sentences the cause and effect.(2 points)
The cause of the Puritans' migration to North America was their desire for religious freedom and the opportunity to establish communities based on their strict interpretation of Protestantism. The effect of their migration was the establishment of colonies in North America such as Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, where they could practice their beliefs freely and build a society based on their values.
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The Puritans moved to North America because they wanted to practice their strict Protestant beliefs without interference. This led to them setting up colonies like Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay where they could live the way they wanted.
