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Yes. The Quakers were fairly open to other people and religion. They were one of the first colonies to establish a pact with the Native Americans and offer peace. The foundation of the Quakers is peaceful coexistence with others.

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He had been persecuted for his faith in England.

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He was a Quaker and in England was discriminated against and arrested because he was a Quaker.

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