Why Did The Pilgrims Leave England?

Ever thought why the Pilgrims left England? In 1608 the Pilgrims left England in search of complete religious freedom. They wanted complete religious freedom and a place where they can freely practice their religion. However in the English law 1559, government had conflicting issues regarding such liberal act of religious believers and wanted everyone to obey the Church of England. People who rebelled against their laws were severely punished. The group who disobeyed the law of Act of Uniformity 1559 was humiliated by the society.

Initially the pilgrims moved to Holland. In Holland they practiced religious freedom but it involved learning Dutch culture and traditions which they disliked. So they decided that they will move to a new world. They moved back to England in 1620 to set sail to America.