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It was considered very liberal at the time and was founded by Roger Williams and others that had been kicked out of other colonies for not abiding by their religious direction.
Providence was the name of the colony that Williams found.
Rhode Island was established by Roger Williams. He wanted to establish a more open community that didn't condemn others for their religions beliefs. Williams had been expelled from the Massachusetts Colony for is liberal religion views.
The first colony to offer religious freedom was Rhode Island, which was founded by Roger Williams. Williams was also for the idea of separating Church and State.
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It was considered very liberal at the time and was founded by Roger Williams and others that had been kicked out of other colonies for not abiding by their religious direction.
The Puritans controlled Massachusetts and religious toleration was practiced in Rhode Island.
treating Native Americans fairly and providing a safe haven for debtors and supporting religious toleration
Rhode Island was founded as a direct result of the Puritan attitude toward religious toleration. Roger Williams, who was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony for his beliefs, established Rhode Island as a place where people could practice their religion freely without interference from the government.
The religious affiliations of Williams sisters is that they are Jehovah's Witnesses.
Religious Society of Friends or the Quakers was tolerated by Williams.
Esther Williams was raised as a Presbyterian.
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Dr Eric Williams was the first Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago.
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Providence was the name of the colony that Williams found.
Virginia and the southern colonies were centered around the tobacco and economic advantages. There were less people in Virginia than in Massachusetts, and were less centered on religion, like their northern counterparts.