Religious Freedom before 1700
Prior to 1700, the British North American Colonies extent toward religious freedom varied from colony to colony. These religious rights were asserted and influenced by the type of people that populated the area. Many of the colonies were founded for religious reasons; however, three great examples that come to mind are Maryland, the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and Rhode Island. ... Some focus on what they believe in while others believed in free religious tolerance for anyone and everyone. Religious freedom varied greatly in the colonies of North America depending on which colony was worship in. ... Lord Baltimore permitted unusual freedom of worship and awarded huge estates to his largely Catholic relatives. ... Founded for Catholics, Maryland opened the door of religious freedom for those who believed in Jesus Christ while the non believers faced harsh repression.