Americans today are guaranteed freedom of religion under the First Amendment. Which of the following events originally paved the way for this freedom?

• The colony of Georgia was established as a haven for debtors.
• The Pilgrims escaped persecution from the King of England.
Jamestown created the Virginia House of Burgesses.
John Rolfe married Powhattan princess, Pocahontas.

The Pilgrims escaping persecution from the King of England originally paved the way for the freedom of religion guaranteed under the First Amendment.