Roger Williams landed in America in 1631. He came for religious freedom, but he found the Massachusetts colony restrictive. Banished by Massachusetts leaders in early 1636, he founded the colony of Rhode Island and the city of Providence. Children can learn more at: Roger Williams.
Benjamin Disraeli (born London, England, 1804; died London, England, April 19, 1881) was an English politician and writer. He was elected to the House of Commons in 1837. He was the country’s prime minister in 1868 and from 1874 to 1880.
Susan Pearson (born Boston, Massachusetts, 1946) has written at least 35 children’s books. A favorite is How to Teach a Slug to Read. Other books include The Drowsy Hour: Poems for Bedtime and Squeal and Squawk: Barnyard Talk.
Roger Williams (born London, England, circa 1603; died Providence, Rhode Island, April 18, 1683) was a colonial theologian who believed in freedom of religion. He was banished from the Massachusetts Colony in 1636. He and his followers bought land from the Native Americans and founded the colony of Providence. Children could learn more at: Roger Williams.