Middle Colonies DE 2.3 p4-5

What was the main goal of William Penn when he signed the "Great Treaty" with the Lenni Lenape in 1682?

• To acquire as much land as possible

• To establish a "chain of friendship" and treat the Lenni Lenape fairly

• To convert the Lenni Lenape to his religion

• To build a military alliance against other Native groups

How did William Penn's sons exploit the terms of the "Walking Purchase" after his death?

• They walked the distance themselves to ensure fairness

• They hired three men to run and claim more land than agreed

• They ignored the treaty and took land by force

• They renegotiated the treaty with the Lenni Lenape

What was the consequence of the treaties for the Lenni Lenape over the years?

• They gained more land and resources

• They were forced into giving up their lands permanently

• They formed a stronger alliance with the settlers

• They received fair compensation for their lands

What was the significance of the "Walking Purchase" treaty in 1737?

• It was a fair agreement that benefited both parties equally

• It was a deceptive agreement that led to the Lenni Lenape losing more land

• It was a military alliance against other Native groups

• It was a cultural exchange program between settlers and the Lenni Lenape

Why did William Penn not walk the distance himself during the "Walking Purchase"?

• He was too old to walk the distance

• He trusted the Lenni Lenape's word on the distance

• He was busy with other treaties

• He was ill at the time

What was the impact of the treaties on the Lenni Lenape's living situation?

• They were able to maintain their traditional lands

• They were forced onto reservations

• They moved to urban areas

• They became wealthy landowners

What did the Lenni Lenape have to give up in exchange for being moved onto reservations?

• Their cultural practices

• All rights to other lands

• Their language

• Their religious beliefs

What was William Penn's approach to dealing with the Lenni Lenape compared to his sons?

• He was more aggressive in acquiring land

• He sought peaceful and fair agreements

• He ignored the Lenni Lenape completely

• He used military force to take land

How did the Lenni Lenape view the treaties over time?

• As beneficial agreements

• As deceptive and unfair

• As opportunities for trade

• As religious conversions

What was the role of the "Great Treaty" in the relationship between settlers and the Lenni Lenape?

• It was a military alliance

• It established a peaceful relationship based on mutual respect

• It was a trade agreement

• It was a land acquisition strategy