Massachusets was settled by Puritans. Pennsyvania was settled by Quakers. Rhode Island was settled by Roger Williams who was pesecuted by the Puritans in Massachusets.
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many of the 13 colonies had religious freedom. Actually a lot of the founders of places moved for this reason. Also this is why many people came to the Americas from New England. Religious freedom played a big role in the colonies.
They wanted religious freedom and a better way of life
Religions played a significant role in the development of the 13 colonies by influencing the settlers' values, laws, and social structures. Many colonies were founded by religious groups seeking freedom to practice their beliefs, leading to the establishment of diverse religious communities. Religion also played a role in shaping the relationships between the colonies and the Native American tribes, as well as influencing the colonies' interactions with each other and with the British government.
The 13 colonies were founded and controlled by Great Britain until 1776.
the last of the original 13 colinies founded in 1732, was georgia.