Roger Williams founded Rhode Island after he:
A) devoted himself to converting the Indians
B) decided he was no longer a Christian
C) had been banished from Massachusetts for his religious opinions
D) led a rebellion against the government of Massachusetts
E) discovered it had the best farmland in New England

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Roger Williams was banished from Massachusetts for his religious opinions, specifically for speaking out against the Puritan establishment and advocating for the separation of church and state. He founded Rhode Island as a safe haven for those seeking religious freedom and tolerance.

Roger Williams Founded Rhode Island After He