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Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations T he Story of Roger Williams

Explore the life and beliefs of Roger Williams, the influential advocate for the separation of church and state and freedom of religion in Rhode Island. Discover his journey, his impact on Native American relations, and the legacy he left behind.

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Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations T he Story of Roger Williams

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  1. Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations The Story of Roger Williams

  2. Roger Williams (no, not the zoo) • Roger Williams was banned from the Massachusetts Bay Colony by the Church of England in January 1636, a mere 5 years after arriving in Boston • He was a strong proponent for the separation of church and state, and found the Church of England to be corrupt and false. • Main beliefs: • Separation of church and state • Freedom of religion • Separatism

  3. Roger Williams and the Wampanoags • After escaping from Salem, Massachusetts, Williams found himself welcomed by Massasoit, the chief sachem of the Wampanoags. • He stayed for 3 ½ months. • In the spring, he moved to Narragansett territory, where he bought land from Canonicus and Miantonomi (chief sachems of the Narragansetts). • Here, he established Providence with 12 other settlers • Providence was to be a haven for those “distressed of conscience”

  4. End Life • Williams died in 1683. • He is now remembered with an apple tree root at the John Brown House Museum at the Rhode Island Historical Society. Also, Rhode Island’s best zoo is named after him in Providence. • He sought to prove to the English that the Native Americans were equal, if not superior in many aspects. • He fought bitterly to protect the Narragansetts, and found King Phillip’s War to be one of the most tragic events in his life. • The war ended with the burning of Providence and the end of peaceful Indian – English relations.

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