The motives for these new immigrants' migration to America were similar to those of their forefathers. Many immigrants left their homelands to avoid religious, cultural, and political persecution, as well as to seek assistance from a lack of job opportunities or hunger.
The Pilgrims were punished in European for their christian beliefs. They moved to America in search of religious liberty. People were also attracted to America because of the economic prospects. Immigrants were able to find work and eventually buy land as the nation expanded and flourished.
