What made the Pennsylvania colony unique?

A. It was a haven for Catholics escaping religious persecution in England.

B. It maintained religious tolerance, peace with Indians, and a liberal government.

C. It allowed for separation of church and state and equal rights for women.

D. It was an exclusive enclave for Puritans and Separatists.

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Miranda Dillon

13 February, 07:11

What made the Pennsylvania colony unique?

A. It was a haven for Catholics escaping religious persecution in England.

B. It maintained religious tolerance, peace with Indians, and a liberal government.

C. It allowed for separation of church and state and equal rights for women.

D. It was an exclusive enclave for Puritans and Separatists.

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Margaret Chase · Answer 1

A

Explanation:

because where they used to live, they were always persecuted on what religion they followed.

Cassidy Kirk · Answer 2

The right choice is:

B. It maintained religious tolerance, peace with Indians, and a liberal government.

Explanation:

Pennsylvania began as a land grant given by king Charles II to William Penn, an English Quaker, in 1861. Originally, it was a territory for Quaker colonization; they had left England because of religious intolerance. The colony turned into a safe haven for all those escaping religious bigotry - not only Quakers.