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?
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Responses
There was frequent conflict with Native Americans.
There was frequent conflict with Native Americans.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect.
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect.
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
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The statement that made Pennsylvania under William Penn different from other colonies is:
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
This aligns with the excerpt which highlights Penn's vision for Pennsylvania as a model of religious freedom and a haven for those fleeing persecution. Additionally, the respect shown towards Native Americans further distinguishes Penn's colony.
