Asked by Al-Tamash Ateeque on Jul 24, 2024
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Why did Roger Williams found Rhode Island?
A) to establish a Catholic colony
B) to establish a Jewish colony
C) to establish a haven for religious dissenters
D) to establish a Native American colony
E) to compete with Connecticut for access to the British export trade
Half-Way Covenant
A 1662 religious compromise that allowed baptism and partial church membership to colonial New Englanders whose parents were not among the Puritan elect.
Generational Church Membership
Generational church membership refers to the practice of families maintaining membership and active participation in the same local church across several generations.
Church Membership
The state of being formally affiliated with a religious institution or community, often involving participation in its spiritual and communal activities.
- Comprehend the reasons behind the founding of Rhode Island and its democratic principles.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the reasons behind the founding of Rhode Island and its democratic principles.
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