Roger Williams

Where was Roger Williams born?

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Plymouth

• London, England

• Providence

What was Roger Williams' father's occupation?

• Farmer

• Merchant tailor

• Blacksmith

• Carpenter

Why did Roger Williams move to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1631?

• To become a farmer

• To escape from England

• To oppose the teachings of the Church of England

• To study Native American languages

Roger Williams served as (a)   in Plymouth.

• Governor
• Assistant pastor
• Teacher
• Merchant

Roger Williams believed that the government should (a)   in the operations of the church.

• The government should control the c
• The government should have no part
• The government should support the c
• The government should appoint churc

Who did Roger Williams seek protection from after being banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• The English government

• The Plymouth settlers

• The Narraganset People

• The King of England

Match the following settlements with their founders.

• William Bradford

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Anne Hutchinson

• Rhode Island

• John Winthrop

• Providence

• Roger Williams

• Plymouth

What did Roger Williams ensure in Providence?

• Economic prosperity

• Religious freedom

• Military protection

• Educational opportunities

When did Roger Williams die?

• March 15, 1683

• March 15, 1636

• March 15, 1603

• March 15, 1631