wanted it to be a model of religious freedom, peace, and
Christian living. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews went to
Pennsylvania to escape persecution. Later, English officials
forced Penn to turn away Catholic and Jewish settlers.
Penn’s Quaker beliefs led him to speak out for fair treatment
of Native Americans. Penn believed that the land in North
America belonged to the Native Americans.
He insisted that settlers should pay for the land. Native
Americans respected him for this policy. As a result,
Pennsylvania colonists enjoyed many years of peace with
their Native American neighbors. One settler remarked, “as
Penn treated the Native Americans with extraordinary
humanity, they became civil and loving to us.”
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Considering this reading and other readings from your text,
which of the following made Pennsylvania under William
Penn different from other colonies?
Considering this reading and other readings from your text,
which of the following made Pennsylvania under William
Penn different from other colonies?
(1 point)
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect.
There was frequent conflict with Native Americans.
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
This choice highlights a key distinction of Pennsylvania under William Penn's leadership, as he aimed to create a model of religious tolerance and freedom, attracting various religious groups seeking refuge from persecution.
