Editor’s note: Third in a series. A variety of motives caused Europeans to hazard crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle in America 300 years ago. For some, it was a desire for adventure, for others, riches. Still others came for what they believed was a higher purpose. They were called “Pilgrims” or “Puritans.” “Pilgrims,” for their religious beliefs had caused them to become aliens in their native land; “Puritans,” for they desired to cleanse themselves of the corruption of the old world and its instituti … (read more)
