Those who practiced minority religions moved to Rhode Island so that they wouldn't be punished by the Massachusetts church and government. ... For example he directly questioned the Puritans and their separation from the Church of England as well as questioned the right to forcefully claim Native American land. ... Roger Williams on the other hand after being exiled went on to create an entire colony in which he had a relationship with the Natives whom he had purchased the land from. ...

• Word Count: 580
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Although religious faith and economic success was an important factor throughout all of England and it's American colonies, Chesapeake and New England prioritized one over the other. ... While both had fled England to pursue a religious lifestyle of their own, the Pilgrims had settled quite peacefully with the natives, and kept to themselves. ... Despite the eventual diversity, the New England colonies' strived for a pious society based on their spiritual beliefs, free from all sin, to be a role model for their corrupt, sinful native land of England. ... Unlike the Church of England...

• Word Count: 1906
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The great nation today known as the United States of America, has not always existed in its current state of glory. ... This is due to the fact that during this time where Puritanism was the common religion, women had certain restrictions placed upon them due to the ideals and beliefs of the Puritans. ... Bradstreet married at age 16 to a man by the name of Simon Bradstreet, and came to America 2 years later where she lived a difficult life. ... By blessing his name she is not angry with him, and has a sense of peace regarding this situation due to her faith in God and her religion. ... In o...

• Word Count: 1702
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate