Townshend shows how William Penn and the settlers were able to keep a good relationship with the Natives and Swedes. In this relationship, the settlers were able to purchase the necessary provisions to survive. Many colonies did not have this pleasure and fought with the Natives, as in the King Phillip's War in Massachusetts. The reason why they treated the Natives and Swedes with respect was mainly the settlers' religion. The Quakers did not believe in fighting and were a loving and caring people. This helped the settlers relations with the Natives and
Townshend shows how William Penn and the settlers were able to keep a good relationship with the Natives and Swedes. In this relationship, the settlers were able to purchase the necessary provisions to survive. Many colonies did not have this pleasure and fought with the Natives, as in the King Phillip's War in Massachusetts. The reason why they treated the Natives and Swedes with respect was mainly the settlers' religion. The Quakers did not believe in fighting and were a loving and caring people. This helped the settlers relations with the Natives and