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Protestants
Immigrated to the New World mainly in Virginia, under the church of england. During the early years of the colony religious laws were very harsh and formed a supportive basis for the church of england in America. -
Puritans
Puritans immigrated to the new world after attempts to reform the church of england at home had failed. They came to set an example of a utopian society (a city on a hill) to prove to the church of england the reforms they offered would have worked, the church took no notice. -
Catholics
Came to the new world to avoid persecution in England, hence the name Maryland. -
Act of Toleration
When the protestants took over the catholic colony in therms of population, they were able to pass a bill that tollerated all christians, but killed everybody that did not belive in Jesus. -
Quakers
Immigrated to Rhode Island, and then to Pennsylvannia under the governship of William Penn who created a freindly and open environment for religious tolerence. -
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Great Awakening
Religios revival led by protestant ministers leading to a greater interest in religion -
Lutherans
Immigrated to Pennsylvannia due to open religious laws in the region.