Lesson 25 of 84 · Colonization
⭐ 30 XPRoger Williams and Rhode Island
Roger Williams was an important advocate for religious freedom and the founder of Rhode Island.
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Roger Williams was an important advocate for religious freedom and the founder of Rhode Island. He believed that individuals should have the right to practice their faith without interference from the government or other religious groups. Williams fled from Massachusetts to establish a colony where people of all religions could coexist peacefully. His ideas about separation of church and state influenced the development of religious liberty in America, making Rhode Island a refuge for those seeking freedom from persecution.
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Roger Williams founded Rhode Island in 1636.
He advocated for the separation of church and state.
Rhode Island became a safe haven for religious minorities.
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The U.S. Constitution is written
The Bill of Rights is ratified
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
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