Lesson 57 of 84 · Colonization
⭐ 30 XPRoger Williams and Rhode Island
Roger Williams was a significant figure in the founding of Rhode Island in the 1630s.
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Roger Williams was a significant figure in the founding of Rhode Island in the 1630s. He was a Puritan minister who believed in the separation of church and state, meaning that government should not control religious practices. After facing opposition in Massachusetts for his beliefs, Williams established Rhode Island as a place where individuals could practice their religion freely without interference. His commitment to religious freedom and fair treatment of Native Americans made Rhode Island a unique colony in colonial America.
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Roger Williams founded Rhode Island as a refuge for those seeking religious freedom.
He championed the idea of separation of church and state.
Rhode Island was one of the first places in America to grant full religious liberty.
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