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In History / High School | 2014-10-05

If you had come to America to practice your Quaker religious beliefs, chances are you would have settled in which colony?

Asked by neici777

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If you had come to America to practice your Quaker religious beliefs, chances are you would have settled in Pennsylvania. The father of William Penn was a Quaker and a charter was granted to William Penn by the crown of England to name a colony after his father. Pennsylvania is now just 14 miles away in the south of Philadelphia. This is the main reason why it is correct to feel that Pennsylvania is the place to practice Quaker religious beliefs for any person.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

If you wanted to practice Quaker beliefs in America, you would likely settle in Pennsylvania, founded by William Penn in 1681 as a haven for religious freedom. The colony allowed various faiths and lacked an official church, attracting many immigrants. Quaker principles of peace and equality facilitated positive relations with Native Americans and fostered a diverse community.
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Answered by taskmasters | 2024-12-26

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