What was the name of the group that sell sail on the Mayflower in order to practice their religion in the New World and to start a New religious government?

The group that sailed on the Mayflower was known as the Pilgrims. They were a group of English Separatists seeking to escape religious persecution in England and aimed to establish a community where they could practice their faith freely. Their journey led them to the New World, where they sought to create a government based on their religious beliefs.