Dissent in Massachusetts Bay Colony

Thomas Hooker Who is Thomas Hooker? A Minister in Cambridge (Near Boston) Persecuted in England leaves for Netherlands, eventually MA Bay What fundamental idea does Hooker disagree with? Gov’t should represent all members of community Separation of church and State What does Hooker establish? Fundamental orders of Connecticut

Roger Williams Explain Williams’ issue with MA Bay government. Freedom of Religion Poor treatment of Native Americans Separating Church and State How is he treated by the government? Arrested and deported. Goes back to England Persecuted What does Williams establish? Providence, RI

Anne Hutchinson How did her actions threaten MA Bay Colony? Preached that people do not need ministers to have a relationship w/ God, Criticizing the church and government What happened to her as a result of this? Banished from MA Bay Colony Excommunicated Moves to RI for awhile, then NY eventually killed by native americans