Many colonists came to America from England to escape religious persecution during the reign of King James I (r. 1603–1625) and of Charles I (r. 1625–1649), James's son and successor, both of whom were hostile to the Puritans.

Which king of England opposed the Puritan movement?

King James (1566-1625) disappointed the Puritans by agreeing to only modest reform proposals at the 1604 Hampton Court Conference.

WHO increased the persecution of the Puritans?

Who increased the persecution of the Puritans in England in 1625? King Charles.