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Born into a distinguished family, William Penn joined the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, at the age of 22.
Born into a distinguished family, William Penn joined the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, at the age of 22.
William Penn used his considerable wealth to assist his fellow Quakers in England, where they often faced persecution for their beliefs.
William Penn used his considerable wealth to assist his fellow Quakers in England, where they often faced persecution for their beliefs.
Quakers like William Penn wouldn't pay taxes to support wars because they were against it, and this made people angry.
Quakers like William Penn wouldn't pay taxes to support wars because they were against it, and this made people angry.
The Duke of York was good friends with William Penn, and he signed a charter granting an expansive territory that became known as Pennsylvania.
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The sentence that requires revision to maintain a formal style is:
"Quakers like William Penn wouldn't pay taxes to support wars because they were against it, and this made people angry."
The use of "wouldn't" and the phrase "made people angry" contribute to an informal tone. A more formal revision could be:
"Quakers, including William Penn, refused to pay taxes to support wars due to their opposition to violence, which led to significant resentment among the populace."
