In the 1600’s, religion played an important part in the European society. Many people had monarchs ruling over them because of their religious beliefs. The worst part is the people were to be expected to have the same religious beliefs as the king. Only to see them suffer in consequences if not followed by the ruler or king. Soon after colonists had taken over America the religious people had an opportunity or chance to flee to a better place. As time passes on more people would want to live the better life without having the fear of persecution, or banishment, and have their own freedom of religion. Massachusetts Bay was founded by the puritans and was said to have a better life in a new world and the English would maintain their identities.
