Roger Williams was the first person to come to rhode island
It improved New Yorks economy and was the second longest canal at the time it was built
Alexander Hamilton was known to openly support Various forms of Federalist polciies, which are backed by bankers and wealthy businessmen.
At that time, the majority people in the north were influenced with anti-federalist ideology, so they would pretty much disagree with or even despise Hamilton's policies.
This definition refers to C. Puritans.
Their name itself says it all - they are pure, and they wanted their country and countrymen to be pure as well. They opposed everything which had to do with entertainment and wanted everyone to lead a good and reputable life devoted to God.
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