Religion had a lot of effects on Colonial America. One of the very reasons they settled in the New World, was in search for religious freedom, away from Britain. In this new land they soon formed three regions of colonies that were shaped by religious ideals in regard to politics, culture and society.
The Northern colonies were dominated by the Puritans. Ironically, they came to America in search for religious freedom, but strictly enforced their religion on everyone living in their region. They had even persecuted and banished people for having negative opinions of the Puritan religion. These acts were enforced by the government, in abide by the laws that assumed citizens who strayed away from traditional religious customs were a threat to
The Northern colonies were dominated by the Puritans. Ironically, they came to America in search for religious freedom, but strictly enforced their religion on everyone living in their region. They had even persecuted and banished people for having negative opinions of the Puritan religion. These acts were enforced by the government, in abide by the laws that assumed citizens who strayed away from traditional religious customs were a threat to