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Lesson Plan
PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Whose God? (Lesson Plan in Religious Pluralism)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson in analyzing historical documents on religious freedom and in assessing the historic impact of diverse religious groups on the United States. Students examine current separation-of-church-and-state issues and decide if diverse...
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Activity
Other

Woonsocket Connection: History of Providence

For Students 9th - 10th
A general history of the founding of Providence, (Rhode Island) and the other three towns that together formed Providence Plantation.
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Activity
Other

Rwfa: Roger Williams, a Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Site built and maintained by descendants of Roger Williams. It contains lots of interesting facts about the founder of Providence, Rhode Island, and describes how his views on religion shaped the early US government.
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Handout
Other

Religious Tolerance in Colonial America

For Students 4th - 8th
Religious tolerance was an important but often misunderstood contribution of the colonial era. Tolerance developed only after time. Groups such as the Pilgrims and Puritans who left Europe to escape religious persecution often were...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Middle Colonies: City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia

For Students 5th - 8th
Philadelphia was the colony of Pennsylvania forsome time. Read about what William Penn's vision was for the city and why the city became so important.