2008 civics test · Question 58 of 100 · Colonial Period and Independence
What is one reason colonists came to America?
In Chinese 殖民者来到美洲的一个原因是什么？
Official answers
- freedom自由
- political liberty政治自由
- religious freedom宗教自由
- economic opportunity经济机会
- practice their religion信奉自己的宗教
- escape persecution逃避迫害
Any one of these answers is accepted unless the question asks for more than one.
Why this is the answer
Colonists came to America from Europe for many reasons. Some wanted religious freedom, to practice their religion or escape persecution, like the Pilgrims. Others wanted political liberty or economic opportunity, such as owning land or starting a business. Any one reason from the official list is correct.
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)