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Growing Sense of Independence
The North American colonies were originally settled by colonists seeking a new life free from religious intolerance. Some colonies wanted the government and church to be separated. In New England, the close relationship between the government and church had become a problem. Three events that happened in N.A. colonies that illustrate a growing sense of independence are the Congregational Church, Roger Williams, and the Andros Revolution.
The Congregational Church was started by the Puritans of Boston where all freemen that belong to the church were able to vote. Although male church members could vote, women could not. In smaller towns, all male property holders were allowed to vote and participate in local government. The power of the preachers was not absolute. The congregation had the right to hire and fire its minister and to set his salary. The bay colonists endorsed the idea of separation of church and state. They passed laws to make sure that......

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