Question

12 why did roger williams start the colony of rhode island? a he escaped death in massachusetts. b. he was shunned in massachusetts for his religious beliefs. c. he thought the land was nice in there. d. he wanted to have a small colony that included others.

Explanation:

Roger Williams was a Puritan minister who had religious beliefs that conflicted with the dominant religious views in Massachusetts Bay Colony. He advocated for religious freedom and separation of church and state, which led to his being shunned (banished) from Massachusetts. He then established Rhode Island as a colony that offered religious tolerance. Option A is incorrect as he was banished, not escaping death. Option C is not the main reason; the land was not the primary motivator. Option D is not accurate as the main impetus was religious freedom due to his shunning in Massachusetts.

Answer:

B. He was shunned in Massachusetts for his religious beliefs.