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Question
In 1636, Roger Williams was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and founded Rhode Island, because he supported
Responses
A women's suffrage.women's suffrage.
B the abolition of slavery.the abolition of slavery.
C a separation of church and state.a separation of church and state.
D slavery and religious toleration.

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The correct response is:

C) a separation of church and state.

Roger Williams was a strong advocate for the separation of church and state, which ultimately led to his expulsion from the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the founding of Rhode Island, where he established a community that practiced religious freedom.