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 sulller 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?
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Colonists generally treated Native Amencans with respect
There was frequent conflict with Nalive Amencans
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs
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Based on the excerpt and the context provided, the following option best describes what made Pennsylvania under William Penn different from other colonies:
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
This choice highlights the unique aspect of Pennsylvania as a colony that promoted religious tolerance and attracted a diverse population seeking refuge from persecution, which set it apart from many other colonies at the time.
