Colonial America was heavily influenced by select groups of Protestants, such as Puritans and Quakers, who generally preferred local control over state control.

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Puritans and Quakers were known for their emphasis on individual and local autonomy, and their desire for religious and political freedom from outside control. This preference for local control is reflected in their establishment of self-governing communities and by their opposition to centralized authority, including the Church of England and the British monarchy.

Colonial America Was Heavily Influenced by Select Groups of Protestants