Seeking Freedom

Some countries do not have laws that protect people’s freedoms. What do people in those countries do to find freedom?

Sometimes people leave their homes. They might move to a country with more freedom, but this can be very hard. People who move to a new country might have to learn a new language and way of life.

Reasons to Leave Home

Millions of people have left their homes in search of freedom. Often they want freedom to practice their religion or the freedom to pick their leaders. People move for freedom of speech and freedom of the press. People also move because they want a better education or jobs.

People Who Have Moved for Freedom
Photograph of a woman reenacting work in a Pilgrim's kitchen

English, 1600s

The Pilgrims began to leave for the Americas in 1620. They left England because they were not allowed to practice their religion.

Photograph of a group of immigrants in the 1930s

Germans, 1930s

Many Germans, especially Jews, left Germany because of a cruel government. They moved to other countries to find freedom.

Key Vocabulary

  • leader n., a person in charge of others

In Other Words

  • cruel mean and hurtful