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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Roger Williams

For Students 3rd - 8th
Highlights the life of Roger Williams, his defense of religious freedom in Boston, and the foundation of Rhode Island. Offers photographs of several important parts of his life.
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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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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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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: New England Colonies: Dissent in Massachusetts Bay

For Students 5th - 8th
The Puritan clergy in Massachusetts Bay colony did not allow religious dissent. Read about the fate of colonists Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams who believed in religious freedom.