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The Rhode Island colony started because Roger Williams had religious ideas and then had to leave Massachusetts others liked his ideas. So they were traveling and soon found providence which became Rhode Islands capital. Soon other people started to find about Rhode island and moved there.

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To give refuge for the religously persecuted in Massachusetts by the Puritans.

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As an experiment in religious toleration.Some settlers from The Massachusetts BAy Colony came for worship freedom too.

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How was Rhode Island created and what is Rhode Island's purpose of creation?

It was created as a Colony as an experiment in religious freedom and tolerance.


Why was the colony of Rhode Island setteld?

Roger Williams created Rhode Island as a haven for Religious freedom.


Was Rhode Island a charter colony?

Yes the Rhode Island colony is a charter colony.


How were the laws in Rhode Island colony created?

by the providence plantations.


Roger Williams and Rhode Island?

Roger Williams created the colony of Rhode Island because he was kicked out of the plymouth conlony


Was the colony of Rhode Island in Rhode Island?

yes :)


Who found the colony of Rhode Island?

Roger Williams established the Rhode Island colony in 1636.


What religious where accepted into the Rhode Island colony?

what religions were accepted into the rhode island colony


What colony used to be part of Rhode Island?

Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations


What did roger williams do as a result of his arguement with church leaders in plymoth colony?

He established a new colony in Rhode Island.


Where was the Rhode island colony located?

In Rhode Island. der


What colony was east of Connecticut?

Rhode Island