Question

Disagreements between religious groups and instances of religious persecution have led to wars and genocides. The United States’ first European arrivals were acting largely on ________ when they were compelled to settle in the United States.

Answer 1

Answer:

Religious Convictions

Explanation:

The British North American colonies that formed the USA were settled in seventeenth century. Most of the settlers had refused to compromise with religious convictions and left Europe. The colony of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and others can be called as plantation of religion. Many settlers who arrived in the colonies had secular motives and wanted to worship God in the way they considered to be correct.