Was Plymouth Founded As A Refuge From Religious Persecution?
Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires. Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit. What was the reason for Plymouth being founded? The town was founded by Pilgrims (Separatists from the Church of England) who, in their search for religious toleration, …
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