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in the 17th century
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∙ 13y agoWilliam Penn was given a charter for the colony of Pennsylvania. The other colonies actually levied heavier taxes on Quakers - despite the fact that many of the other colonies were founded by people wishing to escape religious persecution. They somehow still adopted a holier than thou stance when it came to the Quaker immigrants. William Penn made sure than Pennsylvania wouldn't levy heavy taxes on people for their religious beliefs, and therefore that is why so many Quakers came to Pennsylvania from England, Germany and other parts of Europe.
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∙ 13y agoThe Quakers were the beginning of the culture in Pennsylvania- they started churches, preached religious tolerance (which was major back when they were thriving), and believed in peace, and there are still signs of their culture still being there.
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∙ 11y agoThey were looking for a nice place to live.
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How long did it take the Quakers to get to the southern colonies in the 1600s?
The Quakers came when Pennsylvania formed. William Penn got a charter from King Charles II and led the Quakers into Pennsylvania at 1681.
What group of people came to Pennsylvania for religious freedom?
i think quakers
German farmers and Quakers came to what region of the US?
The German farmers and Quakers took up residence in Pennsylvania.
Why did Pennsylvania attract a rich ethnic mix or settlers?
Pennsylvania was a founded as a refuge for Quakers, however, because of the Quaker's tolerance and compassion all mankind, Pennsylvania welcomed all religions and races. Many Germans, Dutch, and French settled here, and, though most were Quakers, they came from many different religions, mostly ones that had been persecuted elsewhere.
What was the religion of colonial Pennsylvania?
Most people in Pennsylvania were Quakers but that was not forced. You were free to be any religion you wished. Many Quakers came here to escape persecution from the Puritans. Penn even named the capital, Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love."
Who were the first indigenous people of Pennsylvania?
Indians came a while ago. Their earliest settlement is the Meadowcroft Rockshelter
What colonies did the Quakers settle?
Originally called Penn's Woods, Pennsylvnia was founded by William Penn. It was founded for religious freedom. Quakers, Friends, Presbyterians, and German Baptists were just some denominations who came.
Where did the first European settlers in Pennsylvania come from?
== == The Pennsylvania Dutch settlers came from the Southwestern part of what is now Germany and Northern Switzerland. During the 17th century they fled Europe because they (being Anabaptist) were persecuted.
What kind of people came to this colony of Pennsylvania?
English (Quakers), Pennsylvania German/Dutch, and Scots-Irish. There were also some African American slaves.
Who lived in Pennsylvania first?
As throughout all of the United States, Native American Indians first lived in Pennsylvania. When William Penn founded Pennsylvania, he opened it to all people seeking religious freedom. The Quakers were one of the largest groups who colonized Pennsylvania. The Quakers led to many differerent religious sects that we have today.
Who did William Penn find Pennsylvania to provide a place for?
William Penn was actually opposed to most commonly held religious beliefs in his youth but discovered that the beliefs of the "Society of Friends" resembled his own beliefs to the extent that he did join them. The Society of Friends is also known as the Quakers. Like many people in his day, he came to what is now the US to be free to practice his religion the way he saw fit. The Quakers have remained prevalent in many areas of Pennsylvania even to this day.
What was the reason the Quakers and puritains came to the colonies?
They came to the colonies because they wanted religious freedom.
