The English Toleration Act of 1689 benefited non-Puritans, allowing them much more participation in the colonial government.

The English Toleration Act of 1689 granted religious freedom to non-Anglican Protestants, including Baptists and Quakers, allowing for greater political participation in the colonies. This was particularly beneficial to those groups, as they had previously faced persecution and exclusion from government positions. The Act did not specifically target Puritans, as they were already part of the established Church of England.