The answer is B. Roger Williams, who established Rhode Island in 1636 after being banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He advocated for religious freedom and negotiated with the Narragansett Indian tribe to create a colony based on mutual respect. Rhode Island became a pioneer of religious tolerance in America.
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Roger Williams, a religious reformer, established Rhode Island in 1636 after being banished from Massachusetts. He advocated for religious freedom and negotiated with the Narragansett Indian tribe to create a tolerant society. His efforts made Rhode Island a pioneer in the concept of freedom of conscience. ;