Religion was one of the main factors in the original 13 colonies society. It is because of religion that several colonies were founded.
The colony of Massachusetts was the first to be established, and it was for religious purposes. The ones who came here were the Pilgrims in 1620. The main motive for them coming here was, since England broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and turn toward to Church of England, the Pilgrims wanted nothing to do with it. As a result, they were persecuted for their beliefs and ended up leaving England so they could have religious freedom.
One person was banished from Massachusetts, and his name was Roger Williams. He was banished because his views threatened Puritan ways, so he started the colony if Rhode
The colony of Massachusetts was the first to be established, and it was for religious purposes. The ones who came here were the Pilgrims in 1620. The main motive for them coming here was, since England broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and turn toward to Church of England, the Pilgrims wanted nothing to do with it. As a result, they were persecuted for their beliefs and ended up leaving England so they could have religious freedom.
One person was banished from Massachusetts, and his name was Roger Williams. He was banished because his views threatened Puritan ways, so he started the colony if Rhode