Question

Why was William Penn given land in the middle colonies?

A. He was a popular politician and businessman in England.
B. The king of England owed him money.
C. He was a close friend of the king of England.
D. He was appointed a governor of the middle colonies.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

King Charles II granted the land for the Pennsylvania Colony to William Penn in 1681 as payment for a debt the crown owed his family. Penn wrote the Frame of Government of Pennsylvania, which called for religious tolerance towards many, including local American Indians and the Religious Society of Friends.