New Netherlands: Population - Dutch, Germans, Scandinavians, French, African Americans (both free and enslaved), and Europeans lived in this area. - One-fifth of New Netherland's population could be traced to African ancestry. - Believed in equality, cooperation, and religious tolerance. -The Dutch did partake in fights with the Natives for land and trade.
Pennsylvania: Population - Quakers were harrassed by Anglicans and Puritans for believing in Gods "inner light". - People were friendly towards everyone they met. Expecting the same respect in return. - At first, many people weren't coming to the new colony. As a solution, Penn brought in different immigrants from all over western Europe to help create a profitable colony. - Thousands of Germans brought craft and farming skills. - The colony included traders, farmers, builders, and immigrants. - Unlike Penn's wishes, Quakers owned slaves.
