John Smith

• Soldier and adventurer who

founded Jamestown in 1607

Charles de Montesquieu

OPolitical philosopher during the Enlightenment who believed in the theory separation of powers.

William Blackstone

OEnglish judge and lawyer who is famous for his views on “Common Law” and its principles.

Thomas Hooker

OFamous preacher who fled England because of religious persecution.

OFounder of Connecticut

Roger Williams

OFounded Rhode Island for religious freedom.

ODid not believe in strictness of Puritan religion.

OFounded the first Baptist church in America.

Anne HutchisonOBelieved a person could

worship God without the help from a church, minister, or Bible.

OChallenged church authority.OFled to Rhode Island when

she was banished from Massachusetts.

John LockeOEnglish philosopher during the

EnlightenmentOArgued 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.

William Penn

OQuaker who founded Pennsylvania for religious freedom.

Lord Baltimore

OFounded Maryland for religious freedom.

OCatholics were being persecuted in England.

James Oglethorpe

OFounded Georgia as a refuge for debtors.

OAll religions were welcome.