SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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religious freedom
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making as much money as possible
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following the rules of the church
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oatmeal
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Detailed explanation-1: -Because of their beliefs, Quakers were persecuted and forbidden to worship freely. They thus became early advocates for the religious freedoms that were to be embedded in the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Detailed explanation-2: -Quakers seek to experience God directly, within ourselves and in our relationships with others and the world around us. Quakerism is a way of life, rather than a set of beliefs. It has roots in Christianity and many Quakers find the life and teachings of Jesus inspirational, but we have no creed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Quaker Principles S.P.I.C.E.S. This acronym-Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, Stewardship-captures core Quaker principles, called testimonies, and can serve as a guide to a meaningful life.
Detailed explanation-4: -They also refused to doff their hats before magistrates or to swear oaths. They opposed war and gave women the right to speak at public meetings, holding that both sexes were equal in their ability to expound God’s teachings. The Quakers rejected the orthodox Calvinist belief in predestination.