Freedom of Religion in the New World

What is the central idea of the article?

• The Puritans were the most influential group in establishing religious freedom in America.

• Religious freedom in the New World was shaped by conflicts and reforms in Europe.

• The Thirty Years’ War was the turning point for religious freedom in the Western world.

• The Massachusetts Bay Colony demonstrated the most tolerance for other religions.

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Which piece of evidence supports the claim that religious freedom was a significant issue in the New World?

• William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a safe haven for diverse religions.

• The Thirty Years’ War ended with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648

• The Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630.

• Roger Williams founded Rhode Island in 1636.

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Which statement best explains how Roger Williams contributed to religious freedom in the New World?

• He founded a colony where only Puritans could live in peace.

• He supported the combination of church and government in Massachusetts Bay.

• He was removed from Massachusetts Bay for his belief in separating government from religion and founded Rhode Island as a place of religious tolerance.

• He wrote the U.S. Constitution to include freedom of religion.

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 What does the phrase "put a patch on the conflict by granting rights to the Huguenots" mean, as it is used in paragraph 5? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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 In “Freedom of Religion in the New World,” how is a central claim supported in paragraphs 1 and 2? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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