Discovering America

Discovering America


129-Colonization of Rhode Island

February 08, 2020

The other English colonies didn’t like the opinions or the teachings of Roger Williams and it was decided he must go. He headed off to plant a colony away from the rest of society although, many found his presents more favorable and made their way to his settlement called Providence. 

Portrait of Roger Williams, although Rhode Island historian Sidney Rider (and others) conclude this is not an authentic portrait