Question 58 of 100
2008 civics test
American History
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- freedom
- political liberty
- religious freedom
- economic opportunity
- practice their religion
- escape persecution
Explanation
Colonists came for freedom, political and religious liberty, economic opportunity, and to escape persecution.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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