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The Middle Colonies

Question 3 • *MPS SS221-CR U.S. History S1 2023-24

Which of the following statements best describes the founding of the colony of Pennsylvania?

Answer
A
William Penn founded Pennsylvania to provide a refuge for Quakers.
B
William Penn founded Pennsylvania to provide a refuge for English Catholics.
C
William Penn founded Pennsylvania with the Dutch West India Company.
D
William Penn founded Pennsylvania to create new trading markets.

Explanation

William Penn was a Quaker who received the land that became Pennsylvania from King Charles II. He established the colony as a place where Quakers could worship freely and find refuge from religious persecution. Therefore, the best choice is that Penn founded Pennsylvania to provide a refuge for Quakers.

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