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3.44 A Retrospective Review of the Colonial Era

The Political History of the United States

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The Misconception of Religious Freedom in Colonial America

This chapter explores the true motivations behind the founding of New England colonies, revealing the Pilgrims and Puritans' desire for religious isolation rather than freedom. It also highlights the social dynamics in the South, focusing on the influence of the wealthy elite and indentured servants in the development of tobacco cultivation.

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