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Rhode Island first promoted religious tolerance under the leadership of Baptist minister Roger Williams. He believed that conviction should be the result of the working of the Holy Spirit and not of law or other forms of coercion.

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Did the coloniststs tolerate other religions or did they persecute other religions?

The colonists in America had varying approaches to religion. Some colonies, like Rhode Island and Pennsylvania, practiced religious tolerance and allowed freedom of worship. However, other colonies, such as Massachusetts Bay Colony, were less tolerant and persecuted individuals with different religious beliefs, such as the Puritans' treatment of Quakers.


Which colonial religion settled by pilgrims and puritans seeking religious freedom?

The religion settled by the pilgrims and puritans seeking religious freedom was Christianity, specifically Protestantism. The pilgrims sought to separate from the Church of England, while the puritans aimed to purify and reform the church. Both groups played a significant role in shaping the religious landscape of colonial America.


How did the pilgrims set a precedent for religious freedom?

They left their homeland where they were being persecuted and traveled to new land where they set up a society that had freedom of religion. Many people still immigrate to America for America's freedoms.


Whats the resurgence of religious fervor in the 1700's?

The 1700s saw a resurgence of religious fervor known as the Great Awakening in colonial America, characterized by increased religious enthusiasm and revivalist movements. It led to a heightened focus on personal piety, emotional religious experiences, and the questioning of established religious authorities. This movement had a lasting impact on American society and helped shape the country's religious landscape.


Is the protestant the most widely practiced religion in Latin America?

No. Roman Catholicism is the most common religion in Latin America.

Related Questions

Where in America was religious tolerance practiced?

Rhode Island


Where in America was religious tolerance first practiced?

Rhode Island


Where was the first place in America where religious tolerance was practiced?

Rhode island was the very first place that true religious tolerance was practiced according to my American History Book!


1st colony in british america that separated church and state and practiced religious tolerance was?

maryland i think


What forms of tolerance is America best at?

Religious tolerance


What was a religious belief rejected by the majority in Colonial America?

Heresy was a religious belief rejected by the majority in colonial America.


What was the most influencial religious movement in colonial America?

PresbyterianismThe most influential religious movement in colonial America was the American Methodist movement.


Which statement best describes the economy in Latin America during the colonial times?

European nations practiced a mercantilistic system in latin America


What were religious preferences for children of colonial Pennsylvania?

Children in colonial America had no preferences or choice. They were what their parents were.


Do you believe sermons played a significant religious role in colonial America?

Yes. Powerful preachers were found in colonial America and these men played a major role in the religious life of the colonists.


Why was colonial America created?

English colonists came to America seeking religious freedom.


What role did religions play in colonial America?

Religions played a significant role in colonial America by shaping social norms, influencing laws, and providing a sense of community and identity for settlers. Different religious groups, such as Puritans, Quakers, and Catholics, established their own colonies and institutions, contributing to the diverse religious landscape of the colonies. Religion also played a role in conflicts and tensions between different groups, as well as in the development of religious freedom and tolerance in the colonies.