AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
Roger Williams was banished from Massachusetts for
A.advocating separation of church and state
B.practicing witchcraft
C.refusing to pay taxes
D.spying for Spain
Explanation
Core Concept
Williams insisted government had no business enforcing religion — heresy to Puritan authorities, who exiled him. He founded Rhode Island.
Correct Answer
Aadvocating separation of church and state
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