Why did the pilgrims select Plymouth in Massachusetts as the location for their settlement?

The Pilgrims selected Plymouth in Massachusetts for their settlement primarily due to its strategic location, which offered a natural harbor and fertile land for agriculture. They were also seeking a place where they could practice their religious beliefs freely, away from the constraints of England. Additionally, upon arrival, they found the area unoccupied, as many Indigenous peoples had been devastated by disease, making it a suitable site for their new community.