Weimar Republic was called the 'November Criminals' because they signed armistice agreement and conceded Germany to Allies
OOH! this one is "copperheads"!
Answer: I think that it is to find religious freedom
Well, freedom was a pretty important aspect of the enlightenment. It was in fact during this enlightenment era that American fought for and gain its independence. The declaration of Independence was very much influenced by Enlightenment philosopher, John Locke's ideas on human independence.
You can look up how John Locke influenced the US Declaration of Independence
To survey the land and track a route to the Pacific Ocean