Technically, no, it is false that religious <span>freedom was encouraged in the Puritan colony of Massachusetts, since although the Puritans were seeking religious freedom for themselves, they generally did not tolerate other religions (ironically). </span>
Them bases symboled like rest areas boundary lines that enimies couldnt pass
I know why we have cabinets today is to have advisors who are experts in their fields assisting him so I would say it was the same back then. Hope that helps!