Penn thought of his colony as a "holy experiment." He wanted it to be a model of religious freedom, peace, and Christian living. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews went to Pennsylvania to escape persection. 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."
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
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect
Colonists generally treated Native Americans with respect
There was frequent conflict with Native Americans.
There was frequent conflict with Native Americans.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
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The correct response is:
Religious freedom was encouraged in Pennsylvania.
This response highlights one of the main distinctions of Pennsylvania under William Penn compared to other colonies, as it actively promoted religious tolerance and attracted diverse groups seeking refuge from persecution.
