1644 - 1658 | As internal factions attempt to destroy Rhode Island from within, Roger Williams fights to keep the Colony of Rhode Island united. 

My Favorite Books on this Topic:

Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty  by John M. Barry

Colonial Rhode Island: A History by Sydney V. James

Rhode Island's Founders: From Settlement to Statehood by Patrick T. Conley

*Map image from Rhode Island Boundaries by John H Cady.

To learn more about this episode and more go to The Story of Rhode Island website