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Puritans
Puritans wanted religious freedom for themselves, but not for others. -
Dissent and more dissent in Massachusetts Bay.
Due to the harsh regulation of the Puritan rule in Massachusetts Bay, and the exile of Roger Williams. A new colony without a state church is formed, Rhode Island, where Anne Hutchinson later moves to with her family. -
Maryland- The Catholic Experiment
This event once again is an example where religious freedom is granted only to one group, however, this group is still better than their predecessors, the Puritans, due to their regulations being more lenient. -
The First Great Awakening
Through George Whitefield's preaches, the early forms of religious freedom, and equality sprout. -
Virginia Statues For Religious Freedom
Virginia, a major center in the 13 colonies, takes a step towards religious freedom by establishing a seperate church and state. -
Quakers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Quakers were a group of individuals that believed of total equality who later became recognized in the late 18th century.
