Roger Williams
William blackstone was the first settlers of Rhode island
The first settlers arrived in Rhode Island in 1636, led by Roger Williams, who founded the colony for religious freedom and tolerance.
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The settlers in pennsylvania had more rights of religious tolerance then the settlers in Rhode Island
They faced a lot of turmoil and fighting.
where did the settlers come from in the 1700's rhode island
william blackstoneroger williams
BUTT
They came for religious freedom and worked as farmers, foresters and fishermen.
THEY ARE PURITANS.
backwater
Persecution because of matters of conscience.