Freedom of thought (also called freedom of conscience or ideas) is the freedom of an individual to hold or consider a fact, viewpoint, or thought, independent of others' viewpoints.
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Colonies wanted to establish their presence in the New World, Colonies would keep other European countries from trying to claim land and Colonies would keep problems with American Indians in the area to a minimum.
Yep thewintershoulder is right. there might be more.
A) it kept them subservient to men