What is one reason colonists came to America?

1. Colonists crossed the ocean looking for something they could not have at home. 2. One reason was to practice their religion freely and to escape persecution. 3. Freedom, political liberty, and economic opportunity were reasons as well. 4. Joining the British army was not a reason to leave, because the army was already at home in Britain. _Source: USCIS Civics Flash Cards M-623 (rev. 02/12), public domain, official civics question 58_