jan 1, 1636 - Rhode Island founded

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[1636]

Roger Williams
- claimed Massachusetts Bay Colony was illegal because they took land away from Indians
-> result: expelled from MBC
- Ends up making Rhode Island

Separation of Church & State
Religious Tolerance
Bought the land from Indians

Anne Hutchinson
- Challenged Puritan teachings
- Antinomianism
-> since life is pre-destined, people are under no obligaton to follow the Church or government
- Banished from MBC in 1638 -> Rhode Island
- Founded Portsmouth

1644: Rhode Island receives charter from Parliament

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