Which event led to the founding of rhode island? anne hutchinson founded a colony where there was equality for both men and women. roger williams was excommunicated from the massachusetts bay colony for his beliefs. john smith sailed to present-day rhode island and established a colony due to its proximity to the atlantic current. john winthrop founded the colony to aid separatists in escaping the persecution of the anglican church.

Roger Williams was excommunicated from the Massachusetts Bay colony for his beliefs.

Explanation:

The Colony of Rhode Island was founded after Roger Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636. He was banished because of his religious beliefs. Therefore, when he settled in a new area, he decided to create a place of religious freedom that welcomed all people. He named this new settlement Providence Plantations. This was the beginning of the Rhode Island colony. The name was first changed when Providence, Portsmouth and Newport united, becoming the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

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