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Colonists seeking religious freedom: New England Colonies

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New England Colonies

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First permanent English colony in America:

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Jamestown

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State settled by Quakers:

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Pennsylvania

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Economy based on large plantations

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Southern Colonies

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Colony known for diverse population and religious tolerance:

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New York

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Colony founded as a haven for Catholics.

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Maryland

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Colony founded for religious freedom:

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Massachusetts

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Law protecting Catholics in Maryland

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The Act of Toleration

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Freedom of religion in the U.S. is guaranteed by the First Amendment. What event paved the way for this freedom?

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The Pilgrims escaped persecution from the King of England.

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Settled by debtors from England.

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Georgia