"<span>a. During the two centuries following the discovery of the New World, over 90% of the native population were killed by disease and warfare" would be the best option but it should be noted that the 90% figure has been disputed recently.</span>
Penn called the capital city Philadelphia, meaning the "City of Brotherly Love," to reflect his desire that his colony serve as a haven for Quakers and other oppressed Christians seeking religious freedom. King Charles II charter to WIlliam Penn, 1681.
