The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Accepted answers
- Freedom
- Political liberty
- Religious freedom
- Economic opportunity
- Escape persecution
Explanation
People came to America for many reasons: religious freedom, political freedom, and a chance for a better life. Many were escaping bad conditions in their home countries, which is similar to why many immigrants come today.
On the 2008 test
On the 2008 test this question was asked as:
What is one reason colonists came to America?
with these accepted answers:
- Freedom
- Political liberty
- Religious freedom
- Economic opportunity
- Practice their religion
- Escape persecution
Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).
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