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In the senventeenth century several colonies were being established, however, two in particular, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, had key social and economic differences that set them apart feom one another as well as all the other civilizations around them.Pennsylvania proved to be a much more desirerable place to live due to its ethnic diversity, its great economy, and its religious tolerence.

One of the most noticable social aspects that made Pennsylvania stand out from the Puritan colony of Mass. was their assortment of religions, nationalities, and ethnicities. They were the only known colony to operate this way and it allowed them live in prosperity. The quakers were solely focused on their capital and this allowed them to ignore their different aspects of diversity. They welcomed anyone who was willing to help their economy and they didnt care much for anything else. Also many people wanted to move here because they were givin free land when they came. So overal it was a win win situation for both sides.

Unlike the Puritan Massachusetts the Pennsylvanian's (many were quakers) opened a unique trading method with the Native americans. This agreement allowed them to trade with complete peace and neither side had to bear arms. These peaceful terms came to be after William Penn was granted land by King Charles II of england in 1681. Penn quickly decided to get on the indians good side by buying the land from them instead of forcefully taking it like the puritans had. This strategical and gentlemen like way of doing thing gained him and the rest of Pennsylvania a lot of respect from the Natives.

As you can see both the social and economical aspects of colonial Pennsylvania made them a great place to live and their tolerance for different peoples granted them a superior economy and respect from the indians.