2. John Smith Soldier and adventurer who founded Jamestown in 1607

3. Charles de Montesquieu O Political philosopher during the Enlightenment who believed in the theory separation of powers.

4. William Blackstone O English judge and lawyer who is famous for his views on “Common Law” and its principles.

5. Thomas Hooker O Famous preacher who fled England because of religious persecution. O Founder of Connecticut

6. Roger Williams O Founded Rhode Island for religious freedom. O Did not believe in strictness of Puritan religion. O Founded the first Baptist church in America.

7. Anne Hutchison O Believed a person could worship God without the help from a church, minister, or Bible. O Challenged church authority. O Fled to Rhode Island when she was banished from Massachusetts.

8. John Locke O English philosopher during the Enlightenment O Argued that people have natural rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness  These rights came from God, not the king. These “unalienable rights” were later included in the Declaration of Independence.

9. William Penn O Quaker who founded Pennsylvania for religious freedom.

10. Lord Baltimore O Founded Maryland for religious freedom. O Catholics were being persecuted in England.

11. James Oglethorpe O Founded Georgia as a refuge for debtors. O All religions were welcome.