The History of Roger Williams and the Puritan Migration

What was the primary reason for the Puritan migration to New England in the 1630s?

• Political instability in England

• Adventure and exploration

• Repressive religious policies in England

• Economic opportunities

Which colony did Roger Williams found?

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

• Connecticut

• New Hampshire

What was one of Roger Williams' controversial views that led to his conflict with Massachusetts authorities?

• Advocacy for monarchy

• Criticism of the king's claim to native lands

• Belief in the divine right of kings

• Support for the Anglican Church

What did Roger Williams argue about the relationship between church and state?

• The state should control the church

• They should be separate entities

• The church should control the state

• They should be united

How did Roger Williams view the concept of Christendom?

• As a divine truth

• As a political necessity

• As a lie

• As a cultural heritage

What was the reaction of Massachusetts authorities to Williams' letters proposing separation from other churches?

• They praised his initiative

• They found him guilty of sedition and heresy

• They supported them

• They ignored them

What was the ultimate punishment decided for Roger Williams by the Massachusetts court?

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Execution

• Banishment

How did Roger Williams manage to escape his banishment?

• He disguised himself

• He was pardoned

• He fled into the wilderness

• He bribed the authorities

What was Williams' opinion of Native American societies after living among them?

• They were hostile and dangerous

• They were primitive and needed guidance

• They were spiritually and morally equal to Christians

• They were inferior to European societies

What did Williams note about the crime rates among Native Americans compared to the English?

• Higher crime rates among Native Americans

• Lower crime rates among Native Americans

• No crime among either group

• Similar crime rates