1. Religious Liberty in America
... to practice their own religion. However, to say that the colonies were free from religious persecution is far from truth. The historical roots of Christianity and the Anglican religion in colonial America set the tone for religious debate. Pennsylvania and New York, at the time of Independence, both lacked established churches, whereas Virginia had an established church. In 1689, Great ... first amendment. By actively pursuing an understanding of the history of religion in colonial America, and religion as it was discussed in revolutionary rhetoric, religious liberty in America will no ...
- Word Count: 3342
- Approx Pages: 13
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate