William Penn founded Pennsylvania primarily as a safe place for Quakers and those of other faiths. He sought to create a colony where religious freedom and tolerance were paramount, allowing people of different religious backgrounds to coexist peacefully. This was particularly important for Quakers, who faced persecution in England for their beliefs. While there were other economic motivations involved, the foundational goal was to establish a haven for religious expression.
Why did William Penn found Pennsylvania?
as an opportunity to gain more land for England
as a safe place for Quakers and those of other faiths
to establish a cash crop like tobacco
to make a profit from the fur trade
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