WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This city in the middle colonies was nicknamed “city of brotherly love” due to its tolerance that drew different groups to its colony.
A
Trenton
B
Philadelphia
C
New York City
D
Pittsburgh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Philadelphia, a city in Pennsylvania whose name means City of Brotherly Love, was originally settled by Native American tribes, particularly the Lenape hunter gatherers, around 8000 B.C.

Detailed explanation-2: -Philadelphia was founded and named in 1862 by William Penn to serve as the capital of the Pennsylvania Colony, with the now famous “City of Brotherly Love” moniker coming from the literal Greek translation of philos (beloved or dear) and adelphos (brother or brotherly).

Detailed explanation-3: -City of Brotherly Love-Philadelphia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why is Philadelphia called the City of Brotherly Love? “Philadelphia” is a combination of two Greek words: love (phileo) and brother (adelphos). The city was named by its founder, William Penn, who envisioned a city of religious tolerance where no one would be persecuted.

Detailed explanation-5: -Philadelphia’s nicknames include Philly, The City of Brotherly Love, The Birthplace of America, The City that Loves You Back, The City of Neighborhoods, The Quaker City and The Cradle of Liberty.

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