Question

separatists
some of the first groups of english settlers in north america that came seeking religious freedom.
the mayflower
they sailed to the new world on the mayflower. all colonists signed the mayflower compact, which determined the government and religion of their colony.
who were the separatists?
one of the first groups of english settlers in north america
a group of portuguese settlers in south america
a group of british rebels

Explanation:

To determine who the Separatists were, we analyze the options:

• The first option says "one of the first groups of English settlers in North America" which matches the description on the left (they were English settlers in North America seeking religious freedom, sailed on the Mayflower).
• The second option is incorrect as they were English, not Portuguese, and in North (not South) America.
• The third option is incomplete and doesn't match the description.

Answer:

A. one of the first groups of English settlers in North America