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Why did ideas of

tolerance and religious

freedom spread

throughout the

American colonies?

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Answer:

Because of America's adherence to religious equality, many diverse religious communities in the colonies prospered.

Step-by-step explanation:

In search of religious freedom and to escape religious persecution, people all over the world went to America. It promoted religious diversity among the different colonies on the American soil. For example, German Lutherans, Puritans, Separatists, etc moved to the New World in search of religious freedom. The ideas of Roger Williams and William Penn have influenced the founding fathers of the nation to favor individual freedom and toleration of different religions.

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