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The Dutch settle New Netherland. English Quakers, led by William Penn, settle in Pennsylvania.

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• William Penn

• proprietor

• New Netherland• Quakers

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The Dutch settle New Netherland; English Quakers, led by William Penn, settle Pennsylvania.

The principles of tolerance and equality promoted in the Quaker settlement remain fundamental values in America.

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1. Look at the graphic to help organize your thoughts. Compare the colonies of New Netherland and Pennsylvania.

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BothAttracted colonists from many

ethnic groups, practiced religious toleration, became a proprietary colony, established

good relations with Native Americans

Founded by the Dutch, built on fur trade

Shaped by Quaker ideals, avoided a land-owning aristocracy

New Netherland only

Pennsylvania only

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2. Why was Ogelthorpe’s prohibition of slavery reversed?

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Oglethorpe’s prohibition was reversed because the colony was not attracting settlers.

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3. Both New Netherland and Pennsylvania encouraged settlers to come from all over western Europe. Do you think this was a good decision for these colonies? Why or why not?

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Yes: Both colonies prospered, and they both practiced religious toleration.

No: The Dutch were unable to hold New Netherland, and the Quakers—on whose principles the “holy experiment” was founded—soon became a minority.

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4. How did William Penn succeed in achieving his goals for Pennsylvania, and how did he fail? Think About:

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Penn established freedom of religion and a representative assembly, practiced religious tolerance, and maintained peace between colonistsand Native Americans for 50 years.

Penn did not profit financially, Quakers became a minority, and slavery was introduced.

• Penn’s actions toward Native Americans • Penn’s plans for representative government and

freedom of religion • Quakers who owned slaves

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