Compared to the Indian policies pursued by the other English colonies in the
seventeenth century, Pennsylvania employed an Indian policy that was
Select one:
O a. fairer and more respectful in both theory and practice.
O b. at least as brutal and exploitative.
O c. fairer in theory but brutal and exploitative in practice.
O d. considerably more brutal and exploitative in every way.

The correct answer is A. Compared to the Indian policies pursued by the other English colonies in the seventeenth century, Pennsylvania employed an Indian policy that was fairer and more respectful in both theory and practice.

Explanation:

William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, together with his religious group, the Quakers, firmly anchored their religious value in the government of Pennsylvania. Among the more radical beliefs was religious freedom for all, as well as fair trade with Native Americans. This extreme tolerance led to healthier relations with Native American tribes (mainly the Lenapes and Andastes) than other colonies did. This encouraged the rapid growth of Philadelphia among the most important cities in America, as there was no danger of Native attacks, and the settlers benefited from trade with these tribes, leading to economic prosperity.