The Quakers began in the mid-1600's in England during the reformation period. George Fox, the original leader of the Quakers, began to preach in the fields and streets, proclaiming what he called the "pure truth" of Christianity.
In 1681, William Penn saw Pennsylvania as a "holy experiment," a chance to put his Quaker ideas into practice.
it was started because William Penn wanted a colony where Quakers could worship freely and not be prosecuted for doing so
AnswerQuakers were the dominant religion in Colonial North America. They were pacifists who, although they had a strong belief in there own faith, had a strong policy of religious tolerance.
The Quakers came to North America in search of land.
the pilgrims
how did the Quakers get started
In 1681, William Penn saw Pennsylvania as a "holy experiment," a chance to put his Quaker ideas into practice.
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William Penn
Quakers live all over the world. Even though the religion was started in England, the greatest concentration of Quakers today are actually in eastern Africa!
Philadelphia Quakers of 1883The Philadelphia Phillies franchise started in 1883 as the Quakers.
it was started because William Penn wanted a colony where Quakers could worship freely and not be prosecuted for doing so
The 2008 season was the Phillies 126th in MLB. They started in 1883 as the Quakers.
Quakers started a settlement in Philadelphia so that they could enjoy religious freedom.
AnswerQuakers were the dominant religion in Colonial North America. They were pacifists who, although they had a strong belief in there own faith, had a strong policy of religious tolerance.
The Quakers started a settlement in Philadelphia so that they could enjoy religious freedom.