How did William Penn attract so many people to his colony? (1 point) Responses He encouraged foreign investment in the colony. He encouraged foreign investment in the colony. He advertised the religious freedom offered in the colony. He advertised the religious freedom offered in the colony. He gave free land to new settlers. He gave free land to new settlers. He prohibited slavery anywhere in the colony.

Answer 1

William Penn attracted many people to his colony primarily by advertising the religious freedom offered in the colony. This appealed to various religious groups, particularly Quakers, who sought a place where they could practice their faith freely without persecution.