Question

Why was Rhode Island founded

A. As an expansion of Puritan Massachusetts

B. As a heaven for those who owned the government money

C. As a heaven for those who disagree with Puritan beliefs

D. As a place for those seeking cultural diversity



Offering 30 points!!

Answer 1

the answer is C it was a haven

Answer 2

Roger Williams founded the colony in 1636. He guaranteed religious and political freedom. Religious refugees from the Massachusetts Bay Colony settled in Rhode Island. It was one of the most liberal colonies. I'd say c., because everyone had religious freedom.