The pilgrims initially went to Holland because they welcomed people of multiple religious denominations and they could not stay in England due to King James not allowing people who lived in England to worship differently from how the King wished. The pilgrims were called Separatists by the King and felt like they were in danger by staying in England
It was George Washington who led the Continental Army in the final decisive battle of the Revolutionary War at Yorktown. Washington would then go on to be the first president of the US.
