Historical Events tagged with "flushing"
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Flushing Remonstrance Advocates Religious Freedom
In December 1657, residents of Flushing, New York, submitted the Flushing Remonstrance, a petition that articulated a demand for religious freedom, particularly in support of Quakers, who faced persecution. This significant document asserted that freedom of religion should be a right for all, regardless of their beliefs, and it challenged the policies of the Dutch colonial government. The remonstrance was prompted by tensions between the Quakers and colonial authorities, who sought to suppress their worship. It became a foundational text in the development of religious liberty in America.
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