Religion in Colonial Society Religion has had the most important role in the development of our nation. It has shaped the economic and social growth of the U.S. From the time of its “discovery” by Columbus, straight through the Great Awakening our country has been firmly planted on a rock of religion that is practically immovable. Religion has been the main determining factor in decisions made on topics such as, race, economy, human rights, …showed first 75 words of 1418 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1418 total…rights, and economy. The more indirect ways that it has been affected, was through things that they did subconsciously, because of their beliefs, such as the impartial way of land distribution, and the set up of their government and economy. From the time of Christopher Columbus through the Great Awakening religion has always been there, and it is something that is here in the present, and will follow us through the future centuries. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**