puritans
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
because he did not think government should require certain religious beliefs.
Roger Williams established Rhode Island because he was banished from Massachusetts. Roger Williams had spoken out against civil authorities in Massachusetts, which is why he was banished.
no he did not roger Williams was one of the only people who did not agree with the puritans beliefs
Rhode Island was the New England colony most tolerant of differing religious beliefs. It was founded by Roger Williams, who had been expelled by the Puritans from Massachusetts colony due to Williams' belief in freedom of religion.
because he did not think government should require certain religious beliefs.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
because he did not think government should require certain religious beliefs.
Roger Williams established Rhode Island because he was banished from Massachusetts. Roger Williams had spoken out against civil authorities in Massachusetts, which is why he was banished.
Roger Williams and Anne Hutchison had different religious beliefs, than the others in their settlements. Because of their religious differences they were both banned from their colony and fled to Narrangansett Bay with their followers.
no he did not roger Williams was one of the only people who did not agree with the puritans beliefs
He believed in complete freedom of religion, demanded no oaths regarding religious beliefs, no compulsory attendance at worship, and no taxes to support a state church.
Massachusetts Bay Colony for his relgious beliefs.
Roger Williams' dissenting beliefs, such as advocating for the separation of church and state and the fair treatment of Native Americans, led to his banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. However, Williams went on to found Rhode Island as a safe haven for religious freedom and tolerance, influencing the development of democratic principles in America.
Roger Williams
Roger Williams
Rhode Island was the New England colony most tolerant of differing religious beliefs. It was founded by Roger Williams, who had been expelled by the Puritans from Massachusetts colony due to Williams' belief in freedom of religion.