Chapter 16: William Penn and the Quakers

Philadelphia might have been a place that Europeans would want to move to because:

• it had a diverse population and religious tolerance.

• it was the only port city on the East Coast.

• it had a warm climate year-round.

In what year did the king of England sign the charter for William Penn?

• 1681

• 1690

• 1701

What was the name of the colony that William Penn was given the right to start?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

What did William Penn want to do with the Native Americans?

• Conquer them

• Treat them fairly and with respect

• Ignore them

William Penn belonged to the religious group known as (a)  

• The Society of Friends (Quakers)
• Puritans
• Anglicans

What does 'aristocracy' mean?

• The upper or noble class whose members’ status is usually inherited.

• A form of government where power is held by the people.

• A system where goods and services are exchanged without money.

What did William Penn promise to everyone who settled in Pennsylvania?

• Settlers could practice any religion they chose.

• Political representation

• Settlers were given parcels of land to own.

• Land grants

• Settlers had a voice in the government.

• Religious freedom

In Greek, what does the name Philadelphia mean?

The definition of 'stockade' is (a)  

• A defensive wall, usually made from
• A type of stock market investment.
• A traditional dance from Scotland.
• A method of cooking meat over an op

Philadelphia was known for _______ in the colonies.

• its role as a major port and trading center

• being the capital of the United States

• its gold mines