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What type of government did William Penn establish in Pennsylvania?

  • Monarchy

  • Quaker government

  • Theocracy

  • Direct democracy

Answer

William Penn established a Quaker government in Pennsylvania, which promoted religious freedom and democracy. This government was not viewed favorably by some previous colonists, leading to the eventual formation of the Delaware Colony.
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