It was formed by Puritan Separatists who were against the strict control that Anglican England exercised upon their religious practices. This lead to a religion centered system that followed strict laws. The colony was lead by religious men, and only active members of the church were allowed to participate in politics. However, this lead to dissent among the colonists. Many who were not considered “saints” were forced to be bystanders in the government of their community. Some of these colonists left to form other colonies that were less strictly governed. For example, Rhode Island, formed by Roger Williams, a member of the Puritan community, was the first colony to allow people of any faith to live as active participants in the community. Although these newer colonies were not all directly formed on religious grounds, the attempt to seek religious freedom was a major factor in the development of all of the colonies in the New England area, showing that religion was a major force in impacting the growth and development of the
It was formed by Puritan Separatists who were against the strict control that Anglican England exercised upon their religious practices. This lead to a religion centered system that followed strict laws. The colony was lead by religious men, and only active members of the church were allowed to participate in politics. However, this lead to dissent among the colonists. Many who were not considered “saints” were forced to be bystanders in the government of their community. Some of these colonists left to form other colonies that were less strictly governed. For example, Rhode Island, formed by Roger Williams, a member of the Puritan community, was the first colony to allow people of any faith to live as active participants in the community. Although these newer colonies were not all directly formed on religious grounds, the attempt to seek religious freedom was a major factor in the development of all of the colonies in the New England area, showing that religion was a major force in impacting the growth and development of the