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Massachusetts Bay founded
Religious pilgrims moved here. -
John Locke writes "A Letter Concerning Toleration"
Argued that religious toleration should be considered. -
Salem Witch Trials begin
People were punished for being witches, which don't exist. Witches were mainly seen as "bad" because many believe things like voodoo, wicca, or other b/s "dark arts" equated to devil worship. -
"Filthy Fifteen" Hearing
Musicians whose music conflicted with mainly Christian ideals (not blatantly stated as such, but that's the truth), -
Elauf v. Abercrombie
Case between the clothing retailer, Abercrombie, and a Muslim woman whose Hijab conflicted with the company dress policy.