Because of the fact that Philadelphia a part of the colonial Pennsylvania allowed religious freedom that attracted many Quakers and other people who were persecuted because of their religious beliefs.
The king of England had been in debt to William Penn's father. To settle the debt, Penn asked for land in America. He established Pennsylvannia as a place free of persecution for Quakers.
the Quakers settled in the 17th century.
Quakers
Quakers
Quakers first major colony was Pennsylvania, Quakers did settle in this place but not too long. Next colonies were West Jersey and North Carolina they settle for some time in North Carolina but a war arises between French and Quakers and the Quakers lost that battle.
yes there were Quakers in New York.
For religious freedom.
yes
Pennsylvania
He formed a colony that was safe for Quakers, however he was unable to keep it under the control of the Quakers or continue peaceful relations with the native population.
The Quakers, Pennsylvania Dutch, and Scotch-Irish were the first to settle Pennsylvania.
in the 17th century