Which colony was established by American’s first town planner as a religious colony, and for what religious group was it created?]
a. New York - Anglicans
b. Pennsylvania - Quakers
c. New Jersey - Catholics
d. New Amsterdam - Lutherans

During the mid-17th century in Lancashire, the Religious Society of Friends started as a movement. The members of this society were known as the Quakers; who used no scripture and believe in exceptional simplicity in everyday life and in devotion. In its initial face, the movement encountered strong opposition and persecution. Therefore, to provide a safe place for the practice of their faith, William Penn in 1682 founded the colony of Pennsylvania for Quakers.

Which colony was established by American’s first town planner as a religious colony, and for what religious group was it created?] a. New York - Anglicans b. Pennsylvania - Quakers c. New Jersey - Catholics d. New Amsterdam - Lutherans

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Which colony was established by American’s first town planner as a religious colony, and for what religious group was it created?]
a. New York - Anglicans
b. Pennsylvania - Quakers
c. New Jersey - Catholics
d. New Amsterdam - Lutherans