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Which statement best describes how the early commercial success of Philadelphia changed the culture of the Pennsylvania colony?
A.
It made it less tolerant.
B.
It made it less religious.
C.
It made it less democratic.
D.
It made it less ethnically diverse.

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B. It made it less religious.

Explanation: As Philadelphia grew into a busy port and commercial center, urban and economic concerns gained prominence over strict religious life. The city became more secular and cosmopolitan, attracting diverse people and commercial interests that reduced the centrality of religion in daily life.