What was the passenger's expectations on the mayflower of what they might find in the new world?

This is really exciting.





I am involved in a study of the Mayflower Passengers and the Mayflower Compact. My ancestors, Fullers, Alden, and two others, came over on that ship. Having left England and traveled to Holland seeking religious freedom they then traveled to America, seeking a place that would offer freedom from the despotic rule of England and it's church.





Their expectations, from what I understand, were to remain where they landed and to harvest new lives. Not many know, but the Pilgrims came with their own boat stored in the hull of the Mayflower expecting to use it for fishing as well as exploration. When they unloaded it much damage was discovered. That damage came from the young, single males who used it to sleep in, on and around. Nevertheless, after repairs were made, and for the year these stalwart men and women, along with their children continued to use the ship as 'home' the little boat proved it's worth.





My ancestor's came not for political power, but to be able to worship God the Father as they understood He desired to be worshiped.

What was the passenger's expectations on the mayflower of what they might find in the new world?
They probably expected a wild, green uninhabited land where they could build their own homes and farm their own land without having to answer to the king, etc. They certainly were brave adventurers to get on a big rickety old boat and cross the ocean.
Reply:They are so unbelievably holy what they expect is surely what they'll find

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