William Penn thought of his colony (Pennsylvania) as a “holy experiment.” He wanted it to be a model of religious freedom, peace, and Christian living. Protestants, Catholics, and Jews went to Pennsylvania to escape persecution. Later, English officials forced Penn to turn away Catholic and Jewish settlers. Penn’s Quaker beliefs led him to speak out for fair treatment of Native Americans. Penn believed that the land in North America belonged to the Indians. He insisted that settlers should pay for the land. Native Americans respected him for this policy. As a result, Pennsylvania colonists enjoyed many years of peace with their Indian neighbors. One settler remarked, “as Penn treated the Indians with extraordinary humanity, they became civil and loving to us.” 10. Considering this reading and other readings from your text, which of the following made Pennsylvania under William Penn different from other colonies?
Well, if I may throw a pie of knowledge your way, what made Pennsylvania under William Penn different from other colonies was his belief in religious freedom and his emphasis on fair treatment of Native Americans. While other colonies may have had religious restrictions or engaged in conflict with Native Americans, Penn's "holy experiment" sought to create a model of peace, tolerance, and respect for different faiths. So you could say that Pennsylvania was the cool kid on the colonial block, promoting harmony and good vibes.
