The Role Of Puritans In Colonial America

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1.Religious freedom. The pilgrims were not allowed to practiced their religious beliefs in England so they came to the colonies. Where there were allowed to practice their religion in New England.

2.Puritans were more strict and they believed in democracy and believed in education and did not like and on else other than the puritans. They didn't believe in religious freedom and they treat the Native Americans harshly. Separatist separated from the Massachusetts bay colony disagreed with the Puritans and any one should be able to worship there own way and not treat the Native Americans harshly. The difference was the Puritans were very strict and though you should only do something this way. The separatist thought that you should be able

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