Roger Williams

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Flashcards on Roger Williams, created by oroazulez on 20/09/2015.
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In 1630, who led Puritans out of England to Massachusetts Bay Colony? John Winthrop to establish "a city upon a hill"
Although Williams was warmly welcomed by the colonists, he disagreed with? Puritan style of worship
What did the colony leaders believe about state and religion? that the state must prevent error in religion
In 1635, why was Roger Williams banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony by the General Court? colony said he was running an erroneous church
Although the banishment was delayed due to Williams' illness and the cold of winter, he was banished soon after the delay because? he was speaking freely in his home
Who warned Williams about the upcoming arrest and sending to England? John Winthrop
Where did Williams flee to? Rhode Island of which he bought from the Narragansett Indians
In 1534, what did Henry VIII reject? Roman Catholicism and turned the kingdom Protestant
Henry VIII's daughter Queen Mary made England? Catholic
After Queen Mary was? Queen Elizabeth who made it Protestant and executed Catholic enemy Mary Queen of Scots
After Queen Elizabeth was? King James (son of Mary Queen of Scots) who ordered a new translation of the Bible to interpret a greater obedience to authority
Who opposed King James? Sir Edward Coke who "adopted" Roger Williams
What happened to King James' opponent? Coke was imprisoned and when released wrote the Petition of Right (limits on royal power)
Whose abuse of judicial power drove Winthrop and Williams to the New World, Massachusetts? King Charles
What did the English Puritans under Parliament do? halted the Massachusetts imperial expansion
What did Williams plead to Parliament? state corrupted the church (while England was having its own war regarding this matter but were not like Williams)
In 1644, Parliament granted Williams charter as he had argued that? Rhode Island could serve as a test
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