Quakers sought religious freedom in America from "summary" of The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America, Vol. 1 of 2 by John Fiske
The early Quakers were a religious group that faced persecution in England due to their beliefs and practices that went against the established Church of England. Seeking refuge from religious persecution, many Quakers looked towards the American colonies as a place where they could freely practice their faith without fear of reprisal. In America, the Quakers found a more welcoming environment in which they could establish their communities and live according to their beliefs. The colonies offered a degree of religious freedom that was not available in England, allowing Quakers to worship as they saw fit and to govern themselves in accordance with their own prin...
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