You have learned that there were two main causes of of immigration to America. Settlers were looking for economic opportunities that escaped them in their home countries, and even more settlers came searching for the opportunity to worship freely in the religion of their choice.

Based on what you have learned, think about the settlers' quest for their freedom of religion. Read the following questions and answer them in your notes.

1. Do you think that any of the religious groups who came to America achieved the actual freedom of religion that they were seeking? Explain your answer.Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

   Sample Answer

   Some of the religious groups that came to America did find religious freedom, while some were still persecuted for their beliefs.
2. What, if any, were the barriers that colonists experienced in practicing their religion? Explain your answer. Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

   Sample Answer

   Some of the barriers that the colonists may have faced were the intolerance of other colonists or religious groups.