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Which of the following was the primary reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony by the Pilgrims in 1620?

A To establish a lucrative fur trade with Native American tribes
B To seek religious freedom and escape persecution in England
C To serve as a military outpost against Spanish territorial claims
D To discover new gold and silver deposits for the Crown

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Pilgrims, a Separatist group, founded Plymouth Colony specifically to practice their religion freely, away from the perceived corruption and persecution of the Church of England.

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