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Question 2 • (Bergold)WCA 2130 US History 1 1st nine weeks 26-27

The main reason why Puritans settled in North America was to

Answer
A
become fur trappers.
B
gain political power.
C
find religious freedom.
D
trade for raw materials.

Explanation

Puritans left England because they faced religious pressure and wanted to practice their beliefs more freely. They settled in North America to build communities shaped by their religious values, so the correct choice is “find religious freedom.”

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