Question 73 of 128 American History
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Answers USCIS accepts
- Freedom
- Political liberty
- Religious freedom
- Economic opportunity
- Escape persecution
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Colonists came to America for freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity and to escape persecution.
What it means
Many early colonists, like the Pilgrims, came to practice their religion freely. Others came for land, work and a better life.
Any one reason is enough. “Freedom” is the shortest answer.
Memory tip: Colonists wanted Freedom (religious, political) and Opportunity.
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The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .