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Williams Kicked Out From Massachusetts
Roger Williams was kicked out from Massachusetts Bay Colony for disagreeing with select Puritan teachings. -
Date Founded
Established by Roger Williams. Some parts by other colonizers, such as Anne Hutchinson (Providence) -
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Becoming an Offical Colony
Rhode Island colonies and Providence Plantations merge into colonial Rhode Island. The king eventually grants charter to form an offical state. -
Government
Anne Hutchinson created a form of government where the church and state are separate and trials were held by jury.