Religions important towards Colonization

  • Maryland colony founded

  • A Letter Concerning Toleration

    Without religion there can be no end to controversies.
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Between 1692 and 1693, 20 people were killed because they were believed to be witches.
  • The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

    A statement about both freedom of conscience and the principle of separation of church and state. Written by Thomas Jefferson and passed by the Virginia General Assembly on January 16, 1786
  • Religous Revival

    Celebrating Mass in an Army Camp
  • Anti-Evolution League

    Religous Fundamentalism
  • Roy Torcaso

    Maryland; refused a religous test and went to court and sued.