Germany was an economic rival of Great Britain in World War 1
because of the spirit of international competitiveness and
imperialism. Each wanted to establish supremacy in Europe and
therefore, they tried to outgrow each others' economy.
They formed a settlement at Salem, New Jersey, in 1675. In 1681, King Charles II granted William Penn, a Quaker, a charter for the area that was to become Pennsylvania. Penn guaranteed the settlers of his colony freedom of religion. So depending on what time period you look at it will be different.
