Asked by Georfie Mafoula on May 10, 2024
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Pennsylvania's treatment of Native Americans was unique in what way?
A) Pennsylvania was the only colony in which efforts at conversion focused on turning Native Americans into Quakers.
B) The colony bought all of the land the Native Americans occupied and moved them west of the Appalachians, meaning that Indians were relocated but not decimated.
C) Because Quakers were pacifists, they had to bring in militias from other colonies to take over Native American lands.
D) Despite their belief in pacifism, Pennsylvanians were determined to exterminate the natives and immediately experienced conflicts with them.
E) Pennsylvania purchased Indian land that was then resold to colonists and offered refuge to tribes driven out of other colonies.
Pacifists
Individuals who believe in the avoidance of war or violence as a means of settling disputes and advocate for peaceful solutions.
Refuge
A place of safety or sanctuary where individuals can seek protection from danger, persecution, or distress, often related to political, religious, or social issues.
- Discern the political and economic driving forces that led to the creation of colonies such as Pennsylvania.
- Scrutinize the motivations and aftermaths of hostilities between English colonizers and Native American societies.
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Zybrea KnightMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Pennsylvania's treatment of Native Americans was unique in that they purchased Indian land that was then resold to colonists and offered refuge to tribes driven out of other colonies. While the Quakers did believe in conversion efforts, they did not focus exclusively on turning Native Americans into Quakers. The colony did not use force or violence to remove Native Americans from their lands, and Quakers did not bring in militias from other colonies. While conflicts did arise between Native Americans and Pennsylvanians, there was no immediate attempt to exterminate the natives.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the political and economic driving forces that led to the creation of colonies such as Pennsylvania.
- Scrutinize the motivations and aftermaths of hostilities between English colonizers and Native American societies.