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This prevented the imposing of and the allowing of a declared religion of any kind upon the citizenry by the government or anyone else. In the United States everyone is free to think and to worship as they choose. No one has the freedom, power nor the right to impose such thoughts on anyone else.

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What documents were written prior to the constitution?

The Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom*. *Not completely sure, so don't take my word for it.


Why did settlers stay in Jamestown and Plymouth?

they wanted religious freedom. they wanted religious freedom.


Why was religious freedom so important to the colonies?

Religious freedom was crucial to the colonies because many settlers came to America seeking to practice their own beliefs without persecution. They wanted the freedom to worship as they pleased, without interference from the government or other religious groups. This freedom was a fundamental principle for many colonists and played a significant role in shaping the development of the United States as a nation founded on the principles of religious tolerance and diversity.


Why do you think william penn wanted religious freedom in pennsylvania?

William Penn was a Quaker that believed strongly that all humans had the right to religious freedom. He wanted religious freedom in Pennsylvania so that all people, regardless of their stand on politics or whether they were colonists or Native Americans could worship.


What are examples of freedom of religious?

The fact you can attend any church you wish is religious freedom. If you don't want to go to church you can do that too. That is religious freedom. The state doesn't support any particular religion so there is religious freedom. We don't have a state religion which means you don't have to go to a state church and your aren't punished or arrested for belonging to another religion.

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Why was the great awakening so important to colonial America?

The Great Awakening was important,because it was when religious freedom was there


What documents were written prior to the constitution?

The Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom*. *Not completely sure, so don't take my word for it.


Who began the Philadelphia to enjoy religious freedom?

Quakers started a settlement in Philadelphia so that they could enjoy religious freedom.


What was the most important right the colonists wanted?

Religious Freedom is what they wanted because they had to be catholics in England so they came to the Americas so that they could practice it!!!!!!!


Who began the Philadelphia settlement to enjoy religious freedom?

The Quakers started a settlement in Philadelphia so that they could enjoy religious freedom.


Why did settlers stay in Jamestown and Plymouth?

they wanted religious freedom. they wanted religious freedom.


Why were the puritans so thankful?

they finally had religious freedom


Why was religious freedom so important to the colonies?

Religious freedom was crucial to the colonies because many settlers came to America seeking to practice their own beliefs without persecution. They wanted the freedom to worship as they pleased, without interference from the government or other religious groups. This freedom was a fundamental principle for many colonists and played a significant role in shaping the development of the United States as a nation founded on the principles of religious tolerance and diversity.


What three accomplishments did thomas Jefferson want to be remembered for?

The three accomplishments that Thomas Jefferson wanted listed on his gravestone were author of the Declaration of Independence, author of the statute of Virginia, and father of the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson made this clear in his will.


What people were involved with freedom of religion?

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but the pilgrims faced religious discrimination in Europe and so they sailed to America for religious freedom.


Was There Religious Freedom in Connecticut?

Yes, and remains so to this day..


Why did the people of rhode island leave their homes?

They left so they could have religious freedom or religious views or religious thoughts