William Penn was a devout member of the Society of Friends, or Quakers. Identify the statements that describe this religious group.

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2 May, 18:03

William Penn was a devout member of the Society of Friends, or Quakers. Identify the statements that describe this religious group.

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Giovani Abbott · Answer 1

faced persecution in England believed in the equality of all persons (including women, blacks, and Indians) before God.

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Religious Society of Friends or better known as Quakers was a group of Christian in 17th century England who faced prosecution for their belief in equality of humans, rejection of the ceremonial practices of Church and need for purification of Christian society with good deeds. Remained in England they faced criticism from the orthodox sections. In 1861 William Penn was granted land in America (Pennsylvania) which became the center for the propagation of their ideas. They played a key role in the abolition of slavery and women's rights movement.