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Religious Requirements 4 Voting 1600s
In the 1600s different colonies had different laws to vote. In some cases, you had to go to church but in some cases, you don't. -
Pilgrims 1620
The pilgrims settled in Plymouth. -
Puritans 1630
The puritans were highly religious. They were not tolerant of other religions. -
Maryland 1632
Maryland was a catholic experiment. They were tolerant of other beliefs. -
Dissent in Mass Bay 1636
Anne Hutchinson was banished for speaking up for her beliefs. This caused a lot of others to speak up. -
More Dissent in Mass Bay 1636
Anne Hutchinson lead the way for many others for generations to come. -
Quakers 1681
The Quakers lived in Pennsylvania and they were very friendly. They were led by William Penn. -
Great Awakening 1730 - 1770
Many people found their true religion. -
Virginia Statues 4 Religious Freedom 1786
People were allowed to vote even if they weren't religious.
