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Puritan- Separatists first in Plymouth, later non-Separatists in Massachusetts Bay. -->leads to Congregationalist church, Anglican church ultimately fails. Catholic persecution, but Act of Toleration by Baltimore in Maryland leads to a degree of acceptance. Quakers-mostly in Pennsylvania [Penn was a Quaker]
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What religion is most common in british colonies?
The most common religion in the New England colonies were christianity.
When examining the history of religion of the British American colonies in the 17th century which would be the MOST accurate assessment?
All colonies supported freedom of religion.
What religion is most common in former british colonies?
Most former british colonies are still Christian. Much hasn't changed in most of the colonies that were under Britain rule.
Why were some of the british colonies in America?
To escape religious prosicution or for freedom of religion.
What political influences shaped the governments of British colonies?
it was the same as the BritishObviously the the governments of many former British colonies are base on the British system of government and law. That and in some instances influences that came from the original culture and religion.
Which colony was the freest of all the British colonies?
The freest of all British colonies was probably the North American colonies. For the most part, there was freedom of religion and thought.
What was New York's religion during the 1600-1700?
The British colonists came to America for religious freedom. The British government didn't like that so they claimed the colonies. The official religion of the British at the time was Christianity.
Why were the Middle Colonies more open than the New England and Southern Colonies?
The Middle Colonies were more ethnically and religiously diverse than the other British colonies. Unlike the other British colonies, they actually had written freedom of religion laws. See link provided-
How did life in the middle colonies differ from life in the southern colonies?
because of imigration. Northern colonies had the Dutch, British, Native Americans, Germans.
List of british colonies owned in north America?
There were 13 colonies. New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. They were either : 1)charter colonies 2) proprietary colonies 3) royal colonies
What was the key difference between the middle colonies and New Englang regarding religion?
Unlike most other British Colonies, the middle colonies allowed religious freedom, and went so far as to protect it by law.
How did the arrival of the British influence the religion of Australia?
Being a British colony meant that New South Wales (and later colonies) also took the religion of Great Britain, which was Christianity. It was upon Christianity that this great nation was founded, and Christianity continues to be the largest religion in Australia today.
