Question

What are the two primary reasons why Europeans first settled in America? Many wanted to form a democratic government. They wanted to escape religious persecution. There was a tremendous amount of political turmoil. Free land was given to anyone making the long trip.

Answer 1

They wanted religious freedom

Answer 2

The correct answers were B) they wanted to escape religious persecution and D) Free land.

The two primary reasons why Europeans first settled in America were that they wanted to escape religious persecution and free land.

Europeans such as the Plymouth in Britain had many problems with the Church of England. There were being political and religious persecuted and they decided to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to get to the new continent. They wanted to start a new life, practice their religious beliefs with freedom in a secure place and to own their own land that could be farmed and produce wealth.