Who Settled New England? English Puritans, Scottish Presbyterians, Irish, and Others

• England – Puritans fleeing religious persecution.
• Scotland – Presbyterians also seeking religious freedom.
• Ireland – Mostly Anglicans, some Catholics/Presbyterians, often escaping economic hardship.
• Other Nations – Small numbers from France, Germany, Netherlands for economic or religious reasons.

This mix created a uniquely diverse early American culture.