PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: Religious Freedom in Colonial New England [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the roles Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson played in promoting religious toleration in colonial America.
Handout
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: Taoism (a.k.a. Daoism)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an excellent introduction to the religion of Taoism. It describes the major Taoist principles, the origins of the religion, and links to many other sites on Taoism.
Website
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides a detailed overview of role religion played in the lives of the colonists. Content explores how religion played a part in the Revolution, and the statute for religious freedom, as well as providing a lesson plan, a link...
Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Religious Data

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of religious data sorted by countries around the world. Includes maps and data related to religious freedom, the religions practiced by citizens and more. You can search by country or region.
Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: A Nation Conceived in Liberty [Pdf]

For Teachers 11th
In this lesson, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in shaping American...
Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Maryland Toleration Act 1649

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of a 1649 colonial act concerning religion in Maryland. Describes punishment of any who reject Christian teaching.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Roger Williams

For Students 3rd - 8th
Highlights the life of Roger Williams, his defense of religious freedom in Boston, and the foundation of Rhode Island. Offers photographs of several important parts of his life.