William Penn was indeed a man of great wealth who converted to Quakerism. His conversion and subsequent actions were driven by his Quaker beliefs, which emphasized equality, peace, and religious tolerance. This influenced his approach to the establishment and governance of Pennsylvania, including his fair dealings with the Native Americans and his efforts to create a colony based on religious freedom and self-governance.

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William Penn

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William Penn

A) suppressed the local Indians in Pennsylvania with a strong military presence.
B) was a man of great wealth who converted to Quakerism.
C) established a moderately successful but never cosmopolitan colony.
D) never visited Pennsylvania.
E) used unscrupulous and deceptive advertising to attract settlers.

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