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Why did people from Massachusetts follow Roger Williams to Rhode Island?
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∙ 14y ago
They had worn out their welcome among the Puritans. Or perhaps Puritan Theocracy had worn them out. In any case many of them were religious exiles that Rhode Island was happy to accept and Massachusetts was glad to be rid of.
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∙ 9y agoThey disliked the strict Puritan Rules.
They either agreed with his views or wanted the religous freedom he offered.
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Why did people follow Roger Williams to Rhode Island?
Because the Theocracy of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was oppressive.
When Roger Williams fled to Massachusetts what settlement did he find?
in providence plantation Rhode Island
How was Rhode Island founded?
AnswerIn 1636, Rhode Island was founded by a group of Puritans fleeing religious persecution in Massachusetts. Roger Williams and Ann Hutchinson is credited as being the leader of these people. They settled in Providence and established a rule of religious tolerance.
Who was the origin of settlers in Rhode Island?
founded by roger Williams and settled by his people.......the dutch settled in Rhode Island
How did the colony of Rhode Island and Connecticut get established?
Rhode Island was established in 1636 when Roger Williams left Massachusetts (not voluntarily) to form a colony with more religious freedom. Connecticutt was also founded by people who left Massachusetts. Multiple settlements were created and were brought together by John Winthrop jr.
Why did people follow Roger Williams to Rhode Island?
Because the Theocracy of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was oppressive.
What two principles did Providence guarantee that Massachusetts Bay not do?
Two people challenged the people of Massachusetts bay. Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson. They believed in separation of church and state. They both eventually fled further inland, roger Williams created providence. The now capital of Rhode Island.
Why Was Island found?
Rhode Island was settled by colonists who were forced out of Massachusetts. The First of these was Roger Williams, a minister. Williams felt that people should not be persecuted for their religious practices. In his view the government should not force people to worship in a certain way. Williams also believed it was wrong for settlers to take land away from the natives. The ideas of Roger Williams caused him in 1635 to be banished by Massachusett's leaders. In 1636, he fled to the south and founded Rhode Island.
Did the people of Massachusetts bay ever leave that colony for another one?
Yes; for example, Roger Williams founded Rhode Island after being expelled from MA for heresy.
When Roger Williams fled to Massachusetts what settlement did he find?
in providence plantation Rhode Island
Who were the founders of Rhode Island?
Roger Williams, Providence was founded because Roger Williams didn't agree that people should be punished for disagreeing of laws that were made in Boston, Roger Williams was a Minister of Boston.
How was Rhode Island founded?
AnswerIn 1636, Rhode Island was founded by a group of Puritans fleeing religious persecution in Massachusetts. Roger Williams and Ann Hutchinson is credited as being the leader of these people. They settled in Providence and established a rule of religious tolerance.
Who was the origin of settlers in Rhode Island?
founded by roger Williams and settled by his people.......the dutch settled in Rhode Island
How did the colony of Rhode Island and Connecticut get established?
Rhode Island was established in 1636 when Roger Williams left Massachusetts (not voluntarily) to form a colony with more religious freedom. Connecticutt was also founded by people who left Massachusetts. Multiple settlements were created and were brought together by John Winthrop jr.
What important people were from colonial Rhode Island?
Roger Williams, and Anne Hutchinson.
What people were in Rhode Island in 1636?
Exiles from Massachusetts.
Do the people of Massachusetts still follow the puritan way?
No, the people of Massachusetts do not generally follow the Puritan way of life today. Massachusetts is now a diverse state with people practicing a variety of religions and belief systems, and the influence of Puritanism has greatly diminished over time. However, some aspects of Puritan culture and history are still present in the state.
