Penn's Quaker beliefs led him to speak out for the fair treatment of Native Americans. Penn believed that the land in North America belonged to the Indians.
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 Indian Neighbors. One settler remarked, "As Penn treated the Indians with extraordinary humanity, they became civil and loving to us. "
Which of the following made Pennsylvania under William Penn Different from other colonies?
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Colonies generally treated Native Americans with respect.
Colonies generally treated Native Americans with respect.
Colonists took the land by force.
Colonists took the land by force.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
Some colonists were persecuted for their religious beliefs.
Conflict with Native Americans occurred frequently.
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The correct response is:
Colonists took the land by force.
Under William Penn, Pennsylvania was distinct because he advocated for fair treatment of Native Americans, insisting that settlers pay for the land, which led to peaceful relations. In contrast, many other colonies typically took land from Native Americans through force and conflict.
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