Question

Many of the original English colonists (including the Pilgrims in Plymouth and the Puritans in Massachusetts Bay Colony) were religious people who disagreed with some practices of the Church of England. Why did these groups want to settle colonies in the New World?

Answer 1

Those people wanted to settle in the colonies because it let them practice the religion how they wanted instead of having to follow other people. Hope that helps 

Answer 2

To pursue religious freedom and financial opportunities. I got the same question too.