Question

How did the Pennsylvania colony’s treatment of religions differ from that of other colonies?

The Pennsylvania colony encouraged the conversion of Native Americans to Christianity.
The Pennsylvania colony established the Anglican Church as the head of the government.
The Pennsylvania colony sought to exclude the practice of Christianity.
The Pennsylvania colony was tolerant of different sects of Christianity.

Answer 1

The Pennsylvania colony was tolerant of different sects of Christianity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct option is D- The Pennsylvania colony was tolerant of different sects of Christianity.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Religious tolerance was the law in Pennsylvania. The colony was open to accept people of all sects and faiths.
• Pennsylvania also did not establish an official church as a mark of religious tolerance.
• However, religious tolerance did not give people of all faiths equal rights in the colony. For instance, only Christians could vote or hold political office.
• People of all faiths were allowed to take part in the social and economic life of the colony.