Question

Why did most people travel from England to settle in the New World?

They sought to escape religious persecution.

They were fleeing increasing tax rates in England.

They wanted relief from growing poverty in England.

They wanted to live in a republic.

Answer 1

Answer:

They sought to escape religious persecution.

Explanation:

Amongst the first English settlers were the Puritans, whom of which were persecuted out of England into the New World.