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Why was Roger Williams considered to be a pioneer for religious freedom in the colonies?

  1. He argued for the separation of church and state.

  2. He wanted to convert the Native tribes to Christianity.

  3. He removed religious qualifications in Massachusetts.

  4. All of these.
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Explanation

Roger Williams was banished from Massachusetts for his views, including the belief that the government should not interfere in religious matters, leading him to found Rhode Island on the principle of separation of church and state.

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