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The pilgrims
At the time they lived in England where there was only one church. The pilgrims were warm, generous and thoughtful in their dealings with their fellow citizens and the indians. They established the plymouth colony. -
The puritans
They believed in the anglican church.They brought their attitudes and beliefs to Massachusetts in 1630. -
Maryland‐ The Catholic Experiment
Maryland, named after England's Catholic queen HENRIETTA MARIA, was first settled in 1634 In 1632, CECILIUS CALVERT, known as LORD BALTIMORE, was granted possession of all land lying between the POTOMAC RIVER and the CHESAPEAKE BAY. -
Dissent in Massachusetts Bay
In 1636, roger williams purchased land from the NARRAGANSETT Indians and founded the colony of RHODE ISLAND.Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson were two brave souls who reminded everyone at their own great peril of that most sacred right.