The Pilgrims were part of the group known as Leiden Separatists, a religious group from Southampton who wanted complete autonomy from England. Leiden Separatist were constantly harassed by [[Anglican]] agents and could not legally worship in the way that they wanted to. They first tried to get to the [[New World]] via the small brig ''Speedwell'' on July 22, 1620, and then again on August 15. However, leakage problems force the crew to return to Southampton. <ref>http://www.pilgrims.net/plymouth/history/mayflower.html</ref>
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The Pilgrims were part of the group known as Leiden Separatists, a religious group from Southampton who wanted complete autonomy from England. Leiden Separatist were constantly harassed by [[Anglican]] agents and could not legally worship in the way that they wanted to. They first tried to get to the [[New World]] via the small brig ''Speedwell'' on July 22, 1620, and then again on August 15. However, leakage problems force the crew to return to Southampton.<ref>http://www.pilgrims.net/plymouth/history/mayflower.html</ref>
==Voyage==
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==Mayflower II==
==Mayflower II==
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A replica of the Mayflower, the Mayflower II, was built as a symbol of American/British unity after World War II. It is on display and open for tours in Plymouth, MA. <ref>[http://www.plimoth.org/features/mayflower-2/]</ref>
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A replica of the Mayflower, the Mayflower II, was built as a symbol of American/British unity after World War II. It is on display and open for tours in Plymouth, MA.<ref>[http://www.plimoth.org/features/mayflower-2/]</ref>