Monday, October 17, 2016

Freedom in Colonial America

Article:
https://www.facinghistory.org/nobigotry/religion-colonial-america-trends-regulations-and-beliefs


    During Colonial Times, some colonies were established so that people could have religious freedom. In england many people were faced with religious persecution for not being a certain religion. When the pilgrims came to America they were looking to have the freedom to practice whichever religion they wanted to. Now, people will not be persecuted for practicing a different religion than someone else. In the article it explains why people wanted freedom, what kind of freedom they wanted, and how different it is now than it was back in Colonial times. It gives a more in depth explanation of why people were sp egar to come to America. To start over and have a new life.

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