Bronx Community College American Colonists Religious Persecution Essay
Question Description
The 16th and 17th centuries were fraught with religious and political turmoil, as colonization in the New World and the Scientific Revolution in Europe began slowly eroding the absolute power of the Catholic Church. Explain how the construction and growth of the American colonies both contributed to and partially alleviated the religious tensions experienced in Europe. Additionally, how did religion play a role in the relations between the American colonists and the Native Americans?
Open a thread and write a post of at least 250 words to address this prompt. Make sure to reference the lectures, and assigned readings and videos, and use specific examples from all three to support your ideas.