Role Of Religion In Colonial America

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From the year the first people found America continent, the British government became the ruler of America. The Parliament made the colonies conquered the Native American tribes. But later on, the British ignored what the colonies did for them, and started to cause troubles for the colonies. When it is at the point where the Parliament issued the acts of unaffordable taxes, with so much bad thing built up, the colonies united together and started to fight. After seven years of the American revolution, the society had experienced dramatic changes on people’s life. Before the year 1776 when Thomas Jefferson issued the Declaration of Independence, every state was ruled by the Parliament. Religion was a huge part in people’s life. Some people traveled to America for religious freedom. However, the situation in the states were not as well as what people had expected. There were different levels of religious toleration in each state. The religious rules were strict in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts, where people cannot obey other religions other than the colonial religion. In comparison, Pennsylvania was a state of freedom. But when the British started to mistreat the colonies, the colonies are …show more content…

The slaves, as well, gained independence and freedom. The Ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the River Ohio declared that there should not be any slavery or forced labors in the country. Consequences would be given out if people against it. Slaves had been existing in America since the day it was found. Honestly, slaves did helped the colonies to grow. Therefore, it was hard for people to adapt. After so many years that people had fought for liberty, this could be a good result. Slaves helped a lot in the American Revolution. They were a huge part of the success. While other people were striving for their freedom, slaves should also have the right to

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