SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA
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Their religion was based on the radical unpopular beliefs of peace and equality for all.
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They were mostly poor farmers who wanted a fresh start growing grains like wheat and barley.
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They were escaping persecution from the Puritans in Massachusetts
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They wanted to create a democratic government free from the tyranny of the oppressive English king.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1682, as a safe place for Quakers to live and practice their faith. Quakers have been a significant part of the movements for the abolition of slavery, to promote equal rights for women, and peace.
Detailed explanation-2: -William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a place where colonists had religious freedom.
Detailed explanation-3: -Penn, who was involved in the project but himself remained in England, drafted a charter of liberties for the settlement. He guaranteed free and fair trial by jury, freedom of religion, freedom from unjust imprisonment and free elections.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following statements best describes the founding of the colony of Pennsylvania? William Penn founded Pennsylvania to provide a refuge for Quakers.