Which event led to the founding of Rhode Island? Anne Hutchinson founded a colony where there was equality for both men and women. Roger Williams was excommunicated from the Massachusetts Bay colony for his beliefs. John Smith sailed to present-day Rhode Island and established a colony due to its proximity to the Atlantic current. John Winthrop founded the colony to aid separatists in escaping the persecution of the Anglican Church.

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Kimberly Ortiz

31 March, 07:48

Which event led to the founding of Rhode Island? Anne Hutchinson founded a colony where there was equality for both men and women. Roger Williams was excommunicated from the Massachusetts Bay colony for his beliefs. John Smith sailed to present-day Rhode Island and established a colony due to its proximity to the Atlantic current. John Winthrop founded the colony to aid separatists in escaping the persecution of the Anglican Church.

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Naomi Oneill · Answer 1

I believe it is Roger Williams was excommunicated from the Massachusetts Bay colony for his beliefs. He allowed religious and political freedom after he founded Rhode Island.