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. He advertised the policy across Europe so that Quakers and other religious dissidents would know that they could live there safely.
It was seen as a more favorable place to raise a family.
<span>To escape the frantic pace of city life.
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Can you give some options thanks
