What were the Pilgrims required to do if they wanted to leave Europe?

The Pilgrims were required to obtain permission from the English government to leave Europe, which involved securing a charter or license for their voyage. They faced challenges in obtaining this permission due to their dissenting religious views, which were not aligned with the Church of England. Additionally, they needed to arrange for funding and a ship to undertake the perilous journey to the New World. Ultimately, they set sail on the Mayflower in 1620, seeking religious freedom and a new life.