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Religious requirements for voting
Although people did have a voice in voting, it was a limited voice. Only men with a certain amount of land could vote. You also had to be a member of the church. -
The Pilgrims
The pilgrims were being persecuted in England so they came to the New World. The pilgrims were relatively tolerant and celebrated thanksgiving with the native americans. -
The Puritans
The Puritans were a religious group that was extremely intolerant of anyone who opposed their religious ideas. They come for religious freedom and settle Mass bay and banished people who opposed them. -
Maryland‐ The Catholic Experiment
The Catholics came because of persecution and were extremely tolerant. -
Dissent in Massachusetts Bay
Anne Hutchinson spoke her mind about religion in front of the puritans and was banished from Massachusetts bay in 1637. -
More Dissent in Massachusetts Bay
Roger Williams was banished for speaking his mind about religious freedom and Native american treatment. He believed in separation in church and state. -
Quakers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Quakers believed in religious freedom and any religion was welcomed in their region. (William Penn established Pennsylvania) -
First great awakening
Renewed interest in church and religion. -
Virginia statutes for religious freedom
Going to make a separation of church and government in all 13 states.
