Robinson Crusoe | Compare and Contrast
1600s: Religion is a central focus of life. Many European countries—such as England, Spain, the Netherlands, and Portugal—persecute religious reformists and dissenters. As a result, many religious radicals emigrate to the New World in order to practice their religious beliefs.
Early 1700s: Religious fervor cools. The philosophes in France are trying to eradicate religion from their country with little success.
Today: Religious tolerance, while not universal, is accepted. The percentage of people that...
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