In Penn's eyes the difference between his colonies and other colonies was the land itself. In the document, the condition of the land and the animals that inhabit the land are mentioned as being better than that of England. With England being his homeland, it may have been quite difficult to admit that certain aspects of a different country are better than that of his own. Penn also talks about some of the animals as if they are the best in the world. For example, he writes about the ducks and expresses that he has never eaten duck so good in any other country. Penn also expresses that the Native Americans in the area will give a lot and are grateful for all there friends. So that is kind of like saying that the neighbors down the street throw cook-outs every Sunday and anyone can join. One last thing he mentions is that Edward Jones grew seventy stalks and ears of barley with normal cultivation for one grain of English barley. He also mentions that it is common to grow plenty of food. And by phrasing the rate of growth the way he did, he could attract plenty of people from other colonies and from Britain. From the descriptions given by Penn, the accuracy of it all is probably a nine and a half out of ten. I have no doubts on the animals and cultivation abilities of the Pennsylvania area. But people are unpredictable and you can't expect for all the Native Americans to be as kind and giving as the Native Americans he has encountered. There could've been some other groups nearby that were willing to cause trouble, if they were bothered. But because it's bad business to mention things that are not average or better, Penn may have kept it out of his advertizement.
I agree with Evan H. that the land itself is different from other colonies because that is the main focus of his advertisement. He is constantly saying how much better the land, animals, and food is in his colony than it is in England. For example, he says that deer in his colony are bigger than the deer in England and how so much more wheat and barley can be harvested with what would be just ordinary cultivation in England. He also goes on to say how the flowers in his colony could improve even the most beautiful gardens in England and emphasizes on how kind the Natives are to his colony. William Penn seems to think that his colony is better than other British colonies because of the good quality of the land. I think his description was very accurate because he describes the land in a way that makes one think he wrote the description while he was staring at each aspect of the land. By being from England he could also make accurate comparisons of size between things in his colony and things in England. From his descriptions you can tell that William Penn obviously knows the land quite well, however there may be a very small amount of exaggeration in his description. Since it is his land, it is only natural that Penn would want to brag about it just a little to show his pride by saying that his animals are better or his flowers are prettier than any that he has seen in England. Things like this are very opinionated and Penn could very well be biased towards the place that he now calls home.
In Penn’s eyes, Pennsylvania differed from the other colonies because it had an abundance of resources, both on land and in the water, and was a peaceful nation whose residents had little trouble living side-by-side with the Native Americans. The peace, availability of excellent game, clean water, fertility of the land, and general ease of living that the land provided made this colony (at least to Penn) ideal, more so even than England. While I think this description is somewhat accurate, it is unlikely that it is completely so, since this was an advertisement and would no doubt have exaggerated Pennsylvania’s virtues. This being said, Pennsylvania is often regarded as the utopian colony. It did have an abundance of natural resources and was well organized and peaceful (thanks to William Penn). Even if its idealistic society didn’t last forever, at the time Penn wrote this, the colony may very well have been exactly like he said. So, even if he was extolling the colony’s virtues, he was probably doing so truthfully, and Pennsylvania really could have been the land he described it to be.
In Penn’s eyes, Pennsylvania differed from other colonies because of its abundance of resources and very fertile land as opposed to the land of England. William Penn also talks about the resources that the colonists can have access to. In other colonies, the resources weren’t as accessible as Penn describes in his advertisement. Penn also claims that the relationship between the Native Americans and the colonists is great. They treat each other with the utmost respect. I think that his description of Pennsylvania is true. Pennsylvania was known for its farming and industry. Of course, like any other advertisement he embellished a little bit, but for the most part I think that the description accurately portrays Pennsylvania.
Penn believed that Pennsylvania was different because of the variety of resources available as well as the widespread abundance of said resources. The interactions with the native americans were common, yet peaceful. This peace, along with all the flora and fauna that settlers could use or hunt made Pennsylvania seem very attractive to settlers. Penn did a fine job in his advertisement. Pennsylvania is a land that can be used for many different purposes, such as farming and industry. I agree with Seyi, he did exaggerate a little bit, like any advertisement. But in general, Penn describes his land of Pennsylvania accurately and in a favoring manner, thereby bringing in thousands of settlers. Ben S.
William Penn viewed his colony as superior not only to the other colonies but also to England because of the land, abundance of resources, and friendly relations with the Native Americans. Most of his advertisement focused on these aspects of the colony and he only talks about the organization of the colony briefly at the end. For the most part Penn’s description is probably very accurate. He lists the plants and animals that can be found there and sounds like he has seen for himself that these plants and animals are actually there. Because he is writing an advertisement he may have left out any negative details about the colony. This would make it slightly misleading but the description is not really inaccurate if everything he wrote is true. Margaret R.
In Penn’s eyes, the differences in his colony and the other British colonies were the land and the people. He had a large emphasis in his letters on the condition of the land itself, as well as the plants and animals that inhabit it. He also writes about the people who live there, and how they are civilized and respectful. I think that his description was relatively accurate. He did not lie by writing about things that were not there, nor did he lie about the relationship with the natives. He merely wrote how things were in the best possible light. He also skipped over any negative attributes the colony had, but that is to be expected in an advertisement.
I agree with everyone in saying that William Penn saw his colony was different and better than other colonies, because of the land and how it had a variety of resources. He describes the land as “the country itself in its soil, air, water, seasons, and produce, both natural and artificial, is not to be despised,” which means he felt his colony was sacred and it should be used properly. William Penn took a great pride in the fact that he saw colony as the most prosperous in every aspect. Penn even saw his colony as better than England because he goes on to describe things he had here that he never had in England such as ducks, which again showed the variety of resources the colony had. Another interesting point that Penn pointed out was that in his colony the Native Americans were friends of theirs and were viewed as neighbors, and they were also offered the goods of the land. I think William Penn’s description of the colony was not all that accurate, because he wanted to advertise his colony so that it would attract more people from various locations. I think that the things the colony offered such as food, water, animals were all accurate but I think he exaggerated to show the world his colony was the best. -Vanessa C.
William Penn believed that Pennsylvania was different from other colonies because of the abundance of food, land, and other resources, but also the relationship with the Natives. The first half of the advertisement dealt with the food, animals, and fertile land, but not many other colonies could devote a whole second half concerning the good relationship with the Native Americans. By being kind to the natives from the start, Penn was able to create a trusting relationship between the natives and the colonists. I believe, just like any modern advertisement, some of the luxuries mentioned in this advertisement were a bit of a stretch. After all, Penn was looking for more colonists to join Pennsylvania. He did not necessarily lie, but he definitely left out the hardships of living in the Pennsylvania colony. Emily B.
Penn thought that his colony was different because practically all that Pennsylvania had to offer could be used for something. In Jamestown, tobacco was one of the most important ways of earning profit, so that was Jamestown's main focus. In the New England colonies, the resources they used for profit were furs and lumber which were sent back to England. But in Pennsylvania, they farmed, hunted fish and wild animals and could also use fur and lumber for profit in England.Penn also describes that his colony's relationship with the nearby Native Americans is very peaceful and advantegeous and he remarks that they should be treated with kindness, not abuse. He showed the people in England that Native Americans were actually friendly and civilized. He even says that his colony is the best place ever, but since it is his colony, I think that he has bias and does exaggerate a few things. But for the most part, I think Penn was telling the truth about most of the things in his advertisement, but since it was his colony and he wanted people to come to it, of course he wasn't going to mention some of the disadvantages of living there. But I guess it was truthful enough because people kept coming to live there. -Elise K.
Penn thought his colony was different and better than the other British colonies because his colony had so much to offer between the land, the animals, and the other resources. Penn mentions that there is so much abundance and variety of resources in his colony and there is lots of profit to be gained from the resources. I agree with Emily saying that Penn also believed his colony was different because they had good relations with the Indians. I believe that Penn's description was probably a little exaggerated because he is trying to sell people on his new colony and he wants it to sound as appealing as possible. His description was also mostly one sided as Emily said, giving you only the good things about living in Pennsylvania and leaving out the hardships.
William Penn believed his colony differed from the other colonies because he thought it was a utopia compared to the others. That could’ve been partially from taking too much pride in the colony because he founded it, but there was an abundance of resources available and the climate was suitable for agriculture, which lead to prosperity for the colony, making it one of the wealthiest colonies. He mentioned that the colony had good relations with Native Americans, and that was not an over exaggeration. However, most of what he mentioned was. It’s understandable though; it was an advertisement, so he tried to make everything sound flawless. I’m surprised that he never mentioned that Pennsylvania offered the freedom to practice whatever religion they wanted (the sole reason the colony was created) but everything that the mentioned was true to a certain degree. Even in the colonial period, commercialism was a key element in success, which helped him develop Pennsylvania into one of the biggest colonies, so the over exaggeration of why people should come to Pennsylvania wasn’t such a bad thing after all.
What made Penn's colony different in his eyes was the aptitude in every aspect he examined. When it came to the land and the weather, Pennsylvania matched England and surpassed it. There were many varieties of every sort of tree and animal and nothing to be wanted in any other category. He categorized the native people in a good way, saying that they are generous, merry, and respectful. In essence, the land he described sounds too good to be true, and would easily tempt the people in England to want to settle there. I believe that for the most part, Penn's descriptions were accurate, if maybe a little too flowery and exaggerated. The country before we industrialized it was a wonderful place with a great assortment of trees, animals and other amenities, and would be desirable to the England natives. So, for the most part, William Penn painted a brilliant and accurate portrayal of the colonial Pennsylvania. Christian P.
William Penn viewed his colony as different from the rest of the North American settlements because in his eyes, everything they had – from the land, weather, produce, and living creatures to their relations with the Native Americans and their government – was superior than what any other colony had, and comparable to even England. However, Penn also took a unique approach to creating his government and organizing his colony. While he was lucky enough to charter land where resources were plentiful, much of what made his colony the greatest in his eyes were the painstaking drafts that set up an organized, efficient government and the settlers’ efforts to remain friendly with neighboring Native Americans. Any advertisement addressing a large audience is going to be exaggerated and one-sided, and a 1683 ad by William Penn is no exception. That does not mean it was entirely fictional – the Pennsylvania colony was known for a history of good relations with the local Native Americans, affirming Penn’s claims. The rest of Penn’s description was likely more or less accurate, save the embellishment that comes with doing business. -Phoebe W.
William Penn believed his colony was different from the other colonies because of its extensive resources- from the land, to the animals, to the produce, to the weather. Even the native people on his land were better! I agree with Emily that most other colonies could not spend half of their advertisement on how great their relations were with the Natives. And while it's true that advertisements of this kind are undoubtedly going to be embellished and exaggerated, because in honesty, even the slightest hint that something isn't perfect can be enough to turn someone away, they don't make everything up. The Quaker beliefs that Penn founded the colony on made it quite possible for the relations with the Natives to be above and beyond those of the other colonies. Penn's ad could only be so far from the truth, so Penn likely depicted a (mostly) realistic and accurate idea of his colony.
William Pen viewed his colony as different from the others primarily because it was so prosperous. While places like Jamestown struggled, Pen’s colony flourished. He also makes a point of being excepting of the Native Americans, something that other colonies did not always do. Pen talks about the colony’s form of self government and prides himself on making a justice system that other colonies did not have. It is true, Penn’s colony was formed for religious tolerance and he even called it “The Holy Experiment.” Penn’s colony was not involved in any major Indian wars, the colony was made a strong trade port because of the natural resources mentioned in the article, such as grain, and many people created good lives for themselves in this new land free of religious persecution. Furthermore, Penn’s colony upheld the ideas of justice and self government. Because this source is an advertisement it is of course going to be slightly skewed to favor Penn’s colony for the sole reason that they wanted to present their colony in a favorable way. However, that does not mean that the facts hold any less validity. In light of these things, it would seem that Penn’s colony was indeed a success and his description of his colony was accurate.
William Penn believed that his colony was different than the other colonies because of it's exceptional natural features. The land was clean, the air was unpolluted, and the water was good to use and easily accessible. Penn viewed the extensive resources as better than other colonies as well. He boasted about the diverse forests, the delicious fruits, the fertile soil, and the number of wild animals that provide food and profit. Penn also advertised the peaceful relationship with the natives in the area. According to Penn, the natives were very hospitable, gracious, and respectful. This was different from other colonist-native relationships, because there was a lot of tension between the two groups elsewhere. I agree with Alaina that the advertisement is biased, but the information is still accurate. Penn described differences between his colony, other colonies, and England. He was able to to pick out differences that advertised well for his colony. He wouldn't have to make lot's of exaggerations if the differences were understandable. People had heard about other colonies and their relationships with natives, so Penn focused on his colonies relationship with natives. Anybody reading this advertisement would be living in England, so it was easy to highlight the differences in the land and resources. Penn was biased because he wanted people to come to his colony, but he made viable arguments for why they should come. Ellis M.
William Penn believed that his colony was superior to others because of the natural beauty of the land, the kindness of the local natives, and the dramatic abundance of resources needed to sustain all parts of living. Penn says that the duck is the tastiest in the world, the wine grapes are sweet and delectable, the topsoil goes deep, and steer run rampant. Penn brags that he has set wonderful relations with the natives, and that they will continue as long as people give them some liberty, they will seem as the jolliest of all peoples. No other colony could claim as many things. Based on wildlife, I think that Penn is extremely accurate. There are tons of trees, wild animals, fish, and flowers all over. I have no doubt that the relations with natives were as good as he says (friendship is a Quaker's middle name). However, he says the land resembles that of southern France, so his reliability drops quite a bit. I have been to both southern France and Pennsylvania, and I can assure you that they look like nothing of each other.
According to William Penn,his colony is different to others in terms of land,resources and it's surroundings. First of,the Natives near his colony are very friendly,he described that if one of the settlers came to where the Natives lived,the Natives would treat him/whoever with the greatest respect. They would give him/whoever the best seat and the best cut of the food and if the Natives came to the colony they would act very respectable towards the settlers. This is unlike other/most colonies who were paranoid or even feared the Natives and vice-versa. He described the land as very rich to grow,fish and cultivate. He said that he found animal that had exotic furs to be sold for profit,whales for oil and grapes unlike those of england for wine. He found the 'Ideal' place to settle, other colonies were having trouble with the natives,making there own government and/or the weather. I think that most of it is probably accurate because the colony would be near the equator making for great climate for different plants to grow which would attract different animals and so on.
William Penn seems to take the most pride in the land and the plentiful resources of Pennsylvania. His advertisement praised the animals, produce, and plants of the land. His description made it seem that his colony was the best of them all, the most resourceful, the safest, and in some cases better than the England lifestyle. He also made a point of mentioning the justice of the government within the colony. The relation he claimed to have with the Native Americans, something different from other colonies, made Pennsylvania a safer and more stable colony. I think that the Pennsylvania colony did live up to William Penn's description. His advertisement was filled with his own pride yet the land really was beautiful and filled with resources. Penn took great pains to establish a peaceful relationship with the Native Americans, yet overall made sure that Pennsylvania was a safe place for religious freedom. Margaret B. (Meg)
William Penn saw that his colony was better in every way from the government to resources, to land, to weather, and to the relationships mad with the Natives. In his advertisement he made everything sound so perfect, the duck was the best he'd ever had, the grapes were sweet and delicious, the land and soil were so fertile. His advertisement was full of overly exaggerated items, yet the land itself truly was beautiful. His colonies difference with the other British colonies is the sense of safety and justice. Penn's colonies connection with the Natives allowed the people not to fear were they were and how they lived. He also allowed it to be a place of religious freedom.
William Penn saw his colony to be better than the other colonies due to its lack of problems. Other colonies had bad relations with the Native American tribes around them, while Penn did not. Other colonies had trouble with resources and finding food while the colony in Pennsylvania did not. other colonies also had trouble with water and air quality around them and the ability to work while Penn was surrounded by good water, nice air and a strong workforce. I think Penn's assessment of his colony was fairly accurate. It seems that the work that Penn put in before the actual colonization of the area paid of extremely well. He isolated possible problems and made sure they stayed unproblematic, like the Native American tribes, and the resources that the colony would need. He also was not an oppressive leader so his colony would seem angelic to most in that time.
William Penn believed that his colony was different because of the diversity of plant and animal life, the peaceful relationship it had with the natives, the landscape it was founded on, and the ordered, organized community that existed in it. Penn also wrote of the history of the colony, as though it were some distinguishing characteristic that would encourage more settlers to come. I think his description of the natural abundance of the land was fairly accurate, if only slightly exaggerated to assure potential residents that Pennsylvania was very habitable. However, I am much more skeptical of Penn’s description of colonists’ interactions with the Native Americans, since his writing indicates that the natives were well understood and very tractable. Other colonies had great difficulty in maintaining cordial relations with the Native Americans and understanding their culture, so it seems likely that the pleasant exchanges Penn documented were fabricated. I also think that when Penn described how a small amount of seed would yield a copious amount of produce in Pennsylvania, he could have stretched the truth again by only using a single rare account as his evidence. Besides those three instances, Penn’s writing seems true to the New World’s wonders.
Penn distinguished his colony on the basis of its natural resources and amiable relations with the Native Americans. Of course, he had an incentive to misrepresent the land’s habitability, but the majority of his claims pertaining to Pennsylvania’s promise of abundant vegetation and wildlife were relatively legitimate. He justifies his optimism, I believe, with his ambition to maintain a stable, responsive, and efficient government - a government he worked diligently to design. However, the relationship he claims to possess with the Native Americans fosters skepticism. As Kevin stated, the nature of similar relationships elsewhere are not vaguely consistent with his rosy portrayal of colonist-native interaction in Pennsylvania. Regardless, even if Penn was extolling the land’s attributes to an extent, the initially peaceful, even utopian-esque colony did eventually retain a significant number of inhabitants. Pennsylvania was effectively what it was advertised to be, and Penn (while understating a few specific ailments) successfully established it as a reputable colony.
William Penn thought that his colony was better than the other colonies because of the plethora of game and livestock, crops and plants, and healthy land for farming, among other things. He thoroughly describes the natives in a positive way, which shows that he is proud of Pennsylvania's relations with the natives and the natives' mannerisms. I think that Penn was being accurate in his description, because even though he could exaggerate Pennsylvania's features,He would not wish to, because this was written to people he wanted to live there, and if he didn't tell the truth, they would find out, and that would not be good for him. -Kevin C.
In Penn’s eyes what makes his colony different from the other British colonies is that his land had the best. His land had all the necessities a man could ever need. There was plenty of fruit and game in the forest. Plenty of land to go around with woods that could be cleared out and used for whatever needed to be done. The soil was good and fertile and could sustain many vegetables not that many were needed because of the bounty the forest. The natives were good and kind and did not cause trouble for the colonist and they lived in peace. Penn’s description of Pennsylvania was very accurate. The land was just as good and with as many resources as Penn had said in his advertisement. Although I agree with Evan that all the natives might not have been as kind as he stated. But if many of the facts that he stated were untrue about Pennsylvania not as many people would have come in to settle.
In Penn’s eyes, what makes the Pennsylvania colony different from the others is the quality of the land and abundance of natural resources even greater than that of England. He speaks of fertile soil that grows exceptional “natural and artificial produce,” that are both flavorful and plentiful. Penn also mentions flowers that are of the same quality of the greatest flower gardens in England. One of the most important things Penn explains is the relationship between the Colonists and the Natives. He describes a healthy and friendly relationship between them, where neighborly trade and kindness are plentiful, and any differences are handled diplomatically. I believe that Penn’s statements were fairly accurate, taking into account some possible exaggeration for the purpose of the advertisement. Nile R
William Penn believed that his colony was different than others because of its natural resources, abundant farming land, and relations with Native Americans. He repeatedly compares the colony to England, even saying that Pennsylvania is better in some categories, and that London’s markets will be pleased with the produce. He also cites the farming potential that lies in the rural areas of the colony, a statement that he hoped would drive many people to want to live there. The relations with the Native Americans were very different than other colonies. Both sides welcome each other’s company, respect one another, and were happy to trade. When he wrote this, Penn was trying to describe his colony in the best way so there is the possibility of embellishing. But Pennsylvania is known for its farming and agriculture industry, so his claims seem to be true.
Penn believes that the rich soil, abundance of wildlife, superior understanding of and relations with the natives, and careful planning of communities in his colony distinguish it from the other British colonies. He spends a great deal of time describing the different types of soil, plants, fruits, and animals found in Pennsylvania, although similar diversity could be found in several other colonies. He compares some things to similar features found in England to emphasize their beauty and usefulness. However, like others have said, his description is very biased. He vaguely mentions negative aspects, if at all. A couple of things may be slightly exaggerated, like sowing an acre with three pecks of wheat or growing seventy stalks of barley from one grain. However, he did not exaggerate the better relations with the Native Americans; the colonists of Pennsylvania, especially the Quakers, had significantly better relations with them than most other colonies. Overall, Penn’s description is pretty accurate, despite the bias and exaggeration. -Ben C.
I believe Penn thought his colony was better than all others because of many reasons, one being the governmental structure. He carefully arranged courthouses in every county, peacemakers and constables so all the needs of a town would be taken care of. Another part of his colony he seemed to really prize was his established relations with the natives. It seemed as if he had gone to great trouble to make rules with the natives so both groups could live in harmony. Being the creator of Pennsylvania, there is a good chance his description of the colony could have been exaggerated simply with pride, not any dishonesty. Some facts may have been exaggerated also because not many people had come to settle in Pennsylvania yet. For instance, his organization of the government seemed very good, but nobody could really know how well it worked until enough people moved into the colony to put it to the test. For the most part, though, he seemed to be truthful, because many colonists came and stayed. Within 20 years, there were more than 20,000 settlers. I would say William Penn was not misleading colonists with his advertisement.
William Penn saw his land as being this utopian place of resources and people. He compares the fertility of the land to those that live near water, making the colonies there seem not as great. Penn took great pride in the abundance of food that was available. He lists the plants and animals in detail to exaggerate the diversity in his colony. Penn also mentions that the land is the way God intended it to be, making his land seem sort of like the Garden of Eden from the bible. When it comes to the Natives that live near the land, Penn talks about their culture and manners. He puts emphasis on their kindness and acceptance to strangers. I think that William Penn accurately described Pennsylvania because the northern colonies tended to have better weather and good fertile land. Since he was a Quaker, he was tolerant of other religions so he was probably tolerant of the natives’ culture so that’s probably why he had a good relationship with them. – Brenda Herrera
According to William Penn, his colony was the best one in the entire continent. You could not get any better than what became Pennsylvania. He went into detail to describe every great thing about his colony. He described every possible animal that is in his colony. He also went on to describe all the crops you could obtain by visiting this great land. Penn also describes his relationship with the natives in his area. He describes them with much envy about how in-tune with nature they are. I believe that Penn's description of his colony is very accurate, but the problem is, many of the colonies could use this description for their own colony. Granted, William Penn does a great job selling his colony by telling all the great things about it.
The way that Penn talks about his colony is the ways that a proud mother talks about her child. Physically, he believes that his colony is different by its natural abundance of resources. However, Penn is able to see past just the physical appearance of his colony. I agree with Daniela when she says that the government structure of this colony makes it very unique. Penn focused on making sure that there was a justice system with courts in all of the counties along with peacemakers. Penn also has established a colony that is peaceful with the Natives, which in his eyes, is very important. I feel that his description was accurate, but also very extravagant and maybe a little exaggerated. For example, when he writes, "The woods are adorned with lovely flowers", it seems a little much, the same way a mother tells everyone her child is the best at whatever she does.
In this advertisement, William Penn claimed that his colony was different than other colonies because of all of the beautiful things about the land, which were mostly exaggerated . Penn repeatedly mentions details about the land, that were probably not all true, to make his colony seem more desirable than the other colonies. In Penn’s eyes, his colony could be described as a utopia, or a place of perfection. Although Penn did ramble on about all of the positive features of his colony, I don’t think that he was lying as much as he was just leaving out all of the uninviting aspects of the colony. Overall, I believe that this advertisement is fairly accurate.
Penn uses hyperbole, simile, and metaphor to describe his land. He says the air is sweet and clean like the air in France. He says the woods in Pennsylvania are more beautifully flowered than the gardens in England. These detailed images help him create a picture that can be imagined more clearly by using sensory details in his writing. This early advertisement had no pictures so it relied upon the reader imagining the woods, and the taste of the air. It made the reader think that there was an easy life waiting for them in Penn's Woods. A life that would be cleaner, more beautiful and safer in a new land across an ocean. The description Penn gave of Pennsylvania was probably accurate for the time period. The Native Americans and the Pennsylvanians shared a friendly, kind, and helpful attitude. The forests are filled with all kinds of trees: oak, hickory, chestnut, cypress, poplar, gumwood, and cedar. The land is filled with game to and animals with valuable furs and oils: beavers, whales, elk. By listing all of Pennsylvania's natural assets and by making the environment sound attractive and appealing, Penn hopes to attract new colonists to his colony.
William Penn did say the land was by far better than the other English colonies, but he also said that basically everything else was better too. I don’t know if I’m the only person that is noticing this, but he even says that things like fish for example are even better, and he goes on to say that the governments the watch over the small counties are in some way “proper”. Now as for how accurate he was, I would say very accurate. Pennsylvania produced some of America’s best farm land and was also very prosperous in what they did. So even if William Penn over exaggerated the advertisement a little bit I would say he had the right to, just because I’m sure most of what he said was true.
In Penn’s eyes his colony was different from the other British colonies because of the abundance of resources and better relations with the natives. According to Penn his land was ideal for just about anything; one could farm there and his crops would be forty times better than if he had farmed in England, there was all kinds of game and vegetation, clean water, flowers, and plenty of space and privacy. Apparently the natives in this area were much more good natured than the other colonies as well. I think some of this is a blatant over exaggeration—for example, “The woods are adorned with lovely flowers, for color, greatness, figure, and variety. I have seen the gardens of London best stored with that sort of beauty, but think they may be improved by our woods….” This is an advertisement and he writes it as so, with lots of things being overstated, but certainly there was truth underlying the claims—his colony was in fact the most peaceful and I’m sure it was pretty too, but he definitely added a few extra embellishments. Erin H.
William Penn's illustrates his distinct colony because it contains a copiousness amount of land, animals, and crops. He describes the fertile farming land, and the commendable accumulation of the various animals and crops. Penn portrays the Native Americans in an agreeable way involving their hospitality and knowledge of the land. As a result, Penn envies the Native American's keen sense of the land. Their relationship is considerate and most decisions are made in a civilized, diplomatic approach. Additionally, he acknowledges the superiority of his colony's government compared to England's government. I think Pen was reasonably accurate. Although I believe exaggeration was implemented to advertise the transcendental immortal-like colony. Maggie H
William Penn believed that Pennsylvania was better than all the other colonies. In this letter, he lists 33 main reasons why he thinks this. One of his main points is that the weather is pleasant and the air is clean. He also points out that the soil is rich and there is good water, which makes beautiful flowers, healthy animals and an abundance of produce. I believe that this is mostly true but it could be exaggerated. Also, I doubt Penn had gone to every colony, so he has no right to call his colony any better. For next part, Penn talks about the Natives in Pennsylvania. I believe what he said was true, but I doubt that it was what he truly believed. I think he was just trying to make his colony sound good so people would want to live there. He said the natives were polite but they weren’t Christian. I believe this is true but people were acted so nastily towards the natives in this time that I doubt that this is how he saw them. I don’t doubt that what he wrote about these issues was a complete lie, I just think they were an exaggeration.
William Penn’s development of a prosperous colony was in large part due to the abundance of natural resources and ideal environmental conditions. Penn concluded that the superior soil, air, water, and seasonal qualities contributed to the uniqueness and success of Pennsylvania. The minerals, quality, and richness of these resources led to the flourishing economic state that differentiated the colony from others. Pennsylvania’s main distinctive characteristics were the relations with surrounding Native Americans and the Quaker moral influences. Penn takes pride in his unique ability to coexist in harmony with Native Americans and develop a judicial system of peacekeeping and equality. Although it is likely that this letter was embellished to appeal to the audience as does most propaganda, however, there is a level of honesty behind his writing. For instance when Penn describes the variety of soil, he recognizes and addresses that not all the soil is fertile, presenting truth to possible settlers. Hannah R
William Penn though his colony to be godly, virtuous and exemplary to humanity. Not only did Pennsylvania have abundant natural resources but it proved to be a safe haven for people trying to escape religious prosecution. Due to Penn being a Quaker, he was more open to accepting other religions, especially the Native Americans who he maintained good relations with. He thought his colony was an ideal place to start a new life, and obviously so did many people back in England due to its population reaching 21,000 by 1700. Penn may have slightly exaggerated about the land and animals he told of. But I believe he would have been more concerned with exaggerating the things people would be most skeptical about when thinking about moving. Which would seem to be the Native Americans; Penn may have purposefully made then seem less intimidating his advertisement. Otherwise his descriptions should be trustworthy.
In Penn's eyes, Pennsylvania was a utopian society. With an abundance of fertile land, resources, and local water sources, it was a land set apart from those less fortunate. It was also said to have been an extremely virtuous society, welcome to all religions and people. Along with these, the colony also had a unique relationship with Native Americans. This especially set them apart from other civilizations because it was extremely rare to find a colony that got along well with surrounding Indian tribes. Although this information may very well be true, it is likely that there were many exaggerations within it. After all this was an advertisement, and William Penn was an extremely biased person.
William Penn believes his colony is better than the other British colonies because of the quality of its land. He goes on and on in the advertisement saying how the things in Pennsylvania are better then they are everywhere else. He even says the Flowers are better than the ones he has seen in gardens in England. I don’t believe that this is an accurate description of the colony though. I believe that he was just trying to get as many people as he could to come to Pennsylvania so it could be developed and could start making money. He quite possibly embellished the facts so that his colony could stand out from the rest.
Penn describes a Utopia that is marked by a great biodiversity and vast tracks of land with good soil. He also describes kind, generous and humble natives who want nothing but peace. Penn also describes fair courts which settle conflicts peacefully. All of this adds up to a colony unlike, and better than, any other. As great as all this sounds, it must also be noted that Penn is trying to attract both settlers and investors. While there may be some truth to his statements, this is hardly an unbiased account.
William Penn described his land and different from that of England and the other colonies, where the land was full of resources such as plants, animals, and plenty of furtile soil. As for the government, he says they are kind and generous to all kinds, including the natives, and that they have fair, peace courts. However, you must remember that Penn is attempting to convince both settlers and investors to move and invest money in the colony. His statements may very well be true, but that doesn't mean that he didn't either stretch the truth just a little or left out the bad things in order to convince people to move there and put money into his colony.
According to William Penn, his colony was very different from the rest of the British colonies. Pennsylvania had different land. He said it wasn’t bad and wasn’t too good. Some parts of it were very rich while other parts of the land were poor. The air was sweet. Penn compares it to the Southern part of France. He states that the Natives from this region are very friendly and are easy to get along with. This is very different from what I interpreted when reading Captian John Smith’s discussion with the Powhatan leader. From my experiences and prior knowledge I believe that what William Penn has written is true. The soil in Pennsylvania is different and during the colonial times water was clean and nature was beautiful. His feelings toward Native Americans could reflect Penn’s personality. William Penn might have been person who liked to make friends and was a trusting person compared to Captain Smith who might have been less trusting and not be as culturally accepting. The Document is, however, advertisement and people do tend to over exaggerate when they advertise something.
To William Penn, what made his colony stand out from all others was the richness of the land, resources, and wildlife in the area. In his advertisement, he writes about stable, friendly relations with the natives, an abundance of land for new settlers, and a fair government. I do not think that his account of Pennsylvania can be completely relied on because its purpose was to attract new people to come to the New World and Penn wanted to make it as enticing as possible. However, I also do not think that he completely made anything up, he probably just exaggerated some of Pennsylvania's better qualities.
In William Penn's eyes, his colony contrasted with other British Colonies due to the abundance of the land. He brings up the soil, water, flowers, fruits, animals, and many other things. All of these aspects are physical aspects of Pennsylvania. Also, William Penn speaks of freedom, fairness and peacefulness. He wants his colony to be cordial towards natives, and for the government to be fair for everyone. After reading Penn's advertisement, I agree with many other students that he was exaggerating about the aesthetics of the land. However, his description of a fair government and forming good relationships with the natives seemed relatively accurate. Hannah M.
William Penn believed his colony was different and better due to the large ammount of untouched natural resources from the streams to the forests to the soil. He even compared the weather to that of england. He had also built a society based on tolerance and understanding so he was able to talk about his positive relations with the Native Americans. I wouldn't believe this description if it was refering to any other colony, but because it's William Penn and I know he had much better relations with Indians I am more inclined to believe he was telling the truth and being accurate
In William Penn's eyes, what makes his colony so great is how much better it is then England. Everything from the foliage, to the farming, to even the animals inhabiting it, is as good as, if not better then, England. William Penn also felt like the large quantities of abundant natural resources helped make his colony excellent. The land in his colony was of better quality soil then that of Britain, and featured a larger variety then that of Britain. The wonderful relationship with the natives also made Pennsylvania a wonderful place to be. I think this description was most likely at least a little embellished, but probably mostly accurate. -David S
To Penn, his colony was superior to any other. He described it with a prideful tone, as well as clear similes, and also compares a lot of the colony's resources and lifestyle to that of England's. The thing that made his colony different than all the others was the land and the natural and artificial resources that came with it. In addition to this, Penn also describes their relationship with the natives as a good one. This seems most important because he describes the benefits of these relations, such as trading, as something no one else has. Penn uses religious references as well to make the colony seem like a Utopia when comparing it to any other, especially Europe. I believe he was accurate in his description, albeit a little exaggeration to attract more attention for promotional purposes.
William Penn believed Pennsylvania had the best of everything. Penn talked of abundant game and fish, good soil, different types of rock, and a bountiful source of plants and forest. Penn's pitch was that Pennsylvania contained all of the best parts of Europe, citing the "best vales of England" and the "serene heavens" of southern France. In addition to the great resources, Penn wrote of peaceful relations with the Native Americans, something that not all of the colonies had at the time. Although he undoubtedly exaggerated a little bit, Penn was for the most part truthful. Pennsylvania was in fact a peaceful place to live, and the land was able to sustain the new settlers that flocked to Penn's colony.
William Penn viewed Pennsylvania as a land rich with resources and opportunity. It was a land of fertile soil and prosperous colonists living peacefully with the Native Americans. Penn says resources are much easier to come by than in other colonies and has more of them. One big argument is the amount of land in Pennsylvania as opposed to other small colonies and England. Penn makes it seem like Pennsylvania is a giant unexplored wilderness with many chances for riches. Pennsylvania might have been a big colony but it seems like it was more a matter of population density than actual size. Most of the colonists in Pennsylvania were spread out over lots of farms instead of crowded cities like other colonies. Pennsylvania did have a lot of resources which contributed to the huge steel and coal industries in and around Pittsburgh during the industrial revolution. Overall I think Penn took minor good qualities about Pennsylvania and oversold them as the best thing in the colonies.
In Penn's eyes, his land was superior then other colonies becasue it self sufficient itself. It did not require any trading donw from England or other colonies. Penn sounds very proud of it's land in the advertisement. Not only was it rich in land, food, plants but also in friendship with the Indians. He even writes that Pennsylvania has new kind of fruits and foods that are better than those of England. For example, he states, " he great red grape (now ripe) called by ignorance the fox grape (because of the relish it has with unskillful palates), is in itself an extraordinary grape, and by art doubtless may be cultivated to an excellent wine." His description sounds very much idealistic but aalso true to some extent. My grandmother lives in Pennsylvania because of that i can second that Pennsylvania is rich in it's land, food and fruits. As for being friendly with Indians it seems true because the rest of the advertisemnet was true.
William Penn believed that his colony reigned over all others because of its land. Penn (very vividly) describes the smell, the sky, the fertile soil, the water, the air, the fruit, the vegetables, the rocks, the seasons and all manner of other things that he characterized as making his colony great. Penn goes so far as to describe the sky as "heavenly." Penn boasts of his colony's peaceful and valuable relationships with the Native Americans and the effective government that he created. Penn was definitely exaggerating when he described the wonders of his colony, but Pennsylvania was a very successful colony.
William Penn thought that Pennsylvania was different from the other British colonies because of the beauty of the land, abundance of land, game, and resources, friendly relations with Native Americans, and the fair court system. He talked a lot about the land and went into great detail to describe literally every inch of it. His description might have been a little inaccurate and a bit exaggerated as well. Penn’s wording in the description was very dramatic and it used a lot of imagery. It made it look like a perfect place, where everything was just right, from the temperature of the air to the fertility of the ground. This was obviously not the case but people still believed him. Penn wanted to attract customers to move in to his colony and they did, by the thousands.
In Penn's eyes the difference between his colonies and other colonies was the land itself. In the document, the condition of the land and the animals that inhabit the land are mentioned as being better than that of England. With England being his homeland, it may have been quite difficult to admit that certain aspects of a different country are better than that of his own. Penn also talks about some of the animals as if they are the best in the world. For example, he writes about the ducks and expresses that he has never eaten duck so good in any other country. Penn also expresses that the Native Americans in the area will give a lot and are grateful for all there friends. So that is kind of like saying that the neighbors down the street throw cook-outs every Sunday and anyone can join. One last thing he mentions is that Edward Jones grew seventy stalks and ears of barley with normal cultivation for one grain of English barley. He also mentions that it is common to grow plenty of food. And by phrasing the rate of growth the way he did, he could attract plenty of people from other colonies and from Britain.
ReplyDeleteFrom the descriptions given by Penn, the accuracy of it all is probably a nine and a half out of ten. I have no doubts on the animals and cultivation abilities of the Pennsylvania area. But people are unpredictable and you can't expect for all the Native Americans to be as kind and giving as the Native Americans he has encountered. There could've been some other groups nearby that were willing to cause trouble, if they were bothered. But because it's bad business to mention things that are not average or better, Penn may have kept it out of his advertizement.
I agree with Evan H. that the land itself is different from other colonies because that is the main focus of his advertisement. He is constantly saying how much better the land, animals, and food is in his colony than it is in England. For example, he says that deer in his colony are bigger than the deer in England and how so much more wheat and barley can be harvested with what would be just ordinary cultivation in England. He also goes on to say how the flowers in his colony could improve even the most beautiful gardens in England and emphasizes on how kind the Natives are to his colony. William Penn seems to think that his colony is better than other British colonies because of the good quality of the land.
ReplyDeleteI think his description was very accurate because he describes the land in a way that makes one think he wrote the description while he was staring at each aspect of the land. By being from England he could also make accurate comparisons of size between things in his colony and things in England. From his descriptions you can tell that William Penn obviously knows the land quite well, however there may be a very small amount of exaggeration in his description. Since it is his land, it is only natural that Penn would want to brag about it just a little to show his pride by saying that his animals are better or his flowers are prettier than any that he has seen in England. Things like this are very opinionated and Penn could very well be biased towards the place that he now calls home.
In Penn’s eyes, Pennsylvania differed from the other colonies because it had an abundance of resources, both on land and in the water, and was a peaceful nation whose residents had little trouble living side-by-side with the Native Americans. The peace, availability of excellent game, clean water, fertility of the land, and general ease of living that the land provided made this colony (at least to Penn) ideal, more so even than England. While I think this description is somewhat accurate, it is unlikely that it is completely so, since this was an advertisement and would no doubt have exaggerated Pennsylvania’s virtues. This being said, Pennsylvania is often regarded as the utopian colony. It did have an abundance of natural resources and was well organized and peaceful (thanks to William Penn). Even if its idealistic society didn’t last forever, at the time Penn wrote this, the colony may very well have been exactly like he said. So, even if he was extolling the colony’s virtues, he was probably doing so truthfully, and Pennsylvania really could have been the land he described it to be.
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In Penn’s eyes, Pennsylvania differed from other colonies because of its abundance of resources and very fertile land as opposed to the land of England. William Penn also talks about the resources that the colonists can have access to. In other colonies, the resources weren’t as accessible as Penn describes in his advertisement. Penn also claims that the relationship between the Native Americans and the colonists is great. They treat each other with the utmost respect. I think that his description of Pennsylvania is true. Pennsylvania was known for its farming and industry. Of course, like any other advertisement he embellished a little bit, but for the most part I think that the description accurately portrays Pennsylvania.
ReplyDeletePenn believed that Pennsylvania was different because of the variety of resources available as well as the widespread abundance of said resources. The interactions with the native americans were common, yet peaceful. This peace, along with all the flora and fauna that settlers could use or hunt made Pennsylvania seem very attractive to settlers. Penn did a fine job in his advertisement. Pennsylvania is a land that can be used for many different purposes, such as farming and industry. I agree with Seyi, he did exaggerate a little bit, like any advertisement. But in general, Penn describes his land of Pennsylvania accurately and in a favoring manner, thereby bringing in thousands of settlers.
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William Penn viewed his colony as superior not only to the other colonies but also to England because of the land, abundance of resources, and friendly relations with the Native Americans. Most of his advertisement focused on these aspects of the colony and he only talks about the organization of the colony briefly at the end. For the most part Penn’s description is probably very accurate. He lists the plants and animals that can be found there and sounds like he has seen for himself that these plants and animals are actually there. Because he is writing an advertisement he may have left out any negative details about the colony. This would make it slightly misleading but the description is not really inaccurate if everything he wrote is true.
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In Penn’s eyes, the differences in his colony and the other British colonies were the land and the people. He had a large emphasis in his letters on the condition of the land itself, as well as the plants and animals that inhabit it. He also writes about the people who live there, and how they are civilized and respectful. I think that his description was relatively accurate. He did not lie by writing about things that were not there, nor did he lie about the relationship with the natives. He merely wrote how things were in the best possible light. He also skipped over any negative attributes the colony had, but that is to be expected in an advertisement.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone in saying that William Penn saw his colony was different and better than other colonies, because of the land and how it had a variety of resources. He describes the land as “the country itself in its soil, air, water, seasons, and produce, both natural and artificial, is not to be despised,” which means he felt his colony was sacred and it should be used properly. William Penn took a great pride in the fact that he saw colony as the most prosperous in every aspect. Penn even saw his colony as better than England because he goes on to describe things he had here that he never had in England such as ducks, which again showed the variety of resources the colony had. Another interesting point that Penn pointed out was that in his colony the Native Americans were friends of theirs and were viewed as neighbors, and they were also offered the goods of the land.
ReplyDeleteI think William Penn’s description of the colony was not all that accurate, because he wanted to advertise his colony so that it would attract more people from various locations. I think that the things the colony offered such as food, water, animals were all accurate but I think he exaggerated to show the world his colony was the best.
-Vanessa C.
William Penn believed that Pennsylvania was different from other colonies because of the abundance of food, land, and other resources, but also the relationship with the Natives. The first half of the advertisement dealt with the food, animals, and fertile land, but not many other colonies could devote a whole second half concerning the good relationship with the Native Americans. By being kind to the natives from the start, Penn was able to create a trusting relationship between the natives and the colonists.
ReplyDeleteI believe, just like any modern advertisement, some of the luxuries mentioned in this advertisement were a bit of a stretch. After all, Penn was looking for more colonists to join Pennsylvania. He did not necessarily lie, but he definitely left out the hardships of living in the Pennsylvania colony.
Emily B.
Penn thought that his colony was different because practically all that Pennsylvania had to offer could be used for something. In Jamestown, tobacco was one of the most important ways of earning profit, so that was Jamestown's main focus. In the New England colonies, the resources they used for profit were furs and lumber which were sent back to England. But in Pennsylvania, they farmed, hunted fish and wild animals and could also use fur and lumber for profit in England.Penn also describes that his colony's relationship with the nearby Native Americans is very peaceful and advantegeous and he remarks that they should be treated with kindness, not abuse. He showed the people in England that Native Americans were actually friendly and civilized. He even says that his colony is the best place ever, but since it is his colony, I think that he has bias and does exaggerate a few things. But for the most part, I think Penn was telling the truth about most of the things in his advertisement, but since it was his colony and he wanted people to come to it, of course he wasn't going to mention some of the disadvantages of living there. But I guess it was truthful enough because people kept coming to live there.
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Penn thought his colony was different and better than the other British colonies because his colony had so much to offer between the land, the animals, and the other resources. Penn mentions that there is so much abundance and variety of resources in his colony and there is lots of profit to be gained from the resources. I agree with Emily saying that Penn also believed his colony was different because they had good relations with the Indians.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Penn's description was probably a little exaggerated because he is trying to sell people on his new colony and he wants it to sound as appealing as possible. His description was also mostly one sided as Emily said, giving you only the good things about living in Pennsylvania and leaving out the hardships.
William Penn believed his colony differed from the other colonies because he thought it was a utopia compared to the others. That could’ve been partially from taking too much pride in the colony because he founded it, but there was an abundance of resources available and the climate was suitable for agriculture, which lead to prosperity for the colony, making it one of the wealthiest colonies. He mentioned that the colony had good relations with Native Americans, and that was not an over exaggeration. However, most of what he mentioned was. It’s understandable though; it was an advertisement, so he tried to make everything sound flawless. I’m surprised that he never mentioned that Pennsylvania offered the freedom to practice whatever religion they wanted (the sole reason the colony was created) but everything that the mentioned was true to a certain degree. Even in the colonial period, commercialism was a key element in success, which helped him develop Pennsylvania into one of the biggest colonies, so the over exaggeration of why people should come to Pennsylvania wasn’t such a bad thing after all.
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What made Penn's colony different in his eyes was the aptitude in every aspect he examined. When it came to the land and the weather, Pennsylvania matched England and surpassed it. There were many varieties of every sort of tree and animal and nothing to be wanted in any other category. He categorized the native people in a good way, saying that they are generous, merry, and respectful. In essence, the land he described sounds too good to be true, and would easily tempt the people in England to want to settle there. I believe that for the most part, Penn's descriptions were accurate, if maybe a little too flowery and exaggerated. The country before we industrialized it was a wonderful place with a great assortment of trees, animals and other amenities, and would be desirable to the England natives. So, for the most part, William Penn painted a brilliant and accurate portrayal of the colonial Pennsylvania.
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William Penn viewed his colony as different from the rest of the North American settlements because in his eyes, everything they had – from the land, weather, produce, and living creatures to their relations with the Native Americans and their government – was superior than what any other colony had, and comparable to even England. However, Penn also took a unique approach to creating his government and organizing his colony. While he was lucky enough to charter land where resources were plentiful, much of what made his colony the greatest in his eyes were the painstaking drafts that set up an organized, efficient government and the settlers’ efforts to remain friendly with neighboring Native Americans.
ReplyDeleteAny advertisement addressing a large audience is going to be exaggerated and one-sided, and a 1683 ad by William Penn is no exception. That does not mean it was entirely fictional – the Pennsylvania colony was known for a history of good relations with the local Native Americans, affirming Penn’s claims. The rest of Penn’s description was likely more or less accurate, save the embellishment that comes with doing business.
-Phoebe W.
William Penn believed his colony was different from the other colonies because of its extensive resources- from the land, to the animals, to the produce, to the weather. Even the native people on his land were better! I agree with Emily that most other colonies could not spend half of their advertisement on how great their relations were with the Natives. And while it's true that advertisements of this kind are undoubtedly going to be embellished and exaggerated, because in honesty, even the slightest hint that something isn't perfect can be enough to turn someone away, they don't make everything up. The Quaker beliefs that Penn founded the colony on made it quite possible for the relations with the Natives to be above and beyond those of the other colonies. Penn's ad could only be so far from the truth, so Penn likely depicted a (mostly) realistic and accurate idea of his colony.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Pen viewed his colony as different from the others primarily because it was so prosperous. While places like Jamestown struggled, Pen’s colony flourished. He also makes a point of being excepting of the Native Americans, something that other colonies did not always do. Pen talks about the colony’s form of self government and prides himself on making a justice system that other colonies did not have. It is true, Penn’s colony was formed for religious tolerance and he even called it “The Holy Experiment.” Penn’s colony was not involved in any major Indian wars, the colony was made a strong trade port because of the natural resources mentioned in the article, such as grain, and many people created good lives for themselves in this new land free of religious persecution. Furthermore, Penn’s colony upheld the ideas of justice and self government. Because this source is an advertisement it is of course going to be slightly skewed to favor Penn’s colony for the sole reason that they wanted to present their colony in a favorable way. However, that does not mean that the facts hold any less validity. In light of these things, it would seem that Penn’s colony was indeed a success and his description of his colony was accurate.
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William Penn believed that his colony was different than the other colonies because of it's exceptional natural features. The land was clean, the air was unpolluted, and the water was good to use and easily accessible. Penn viewed the extensive resources as better than other colonies as well. He boasted about the diverse forests, the delicious fruits, the fertile soil, and the number of wild animals that provide food and profit. Penn also advertised the peaceful relationship with the natives in the area. According to Penn, the natives were very hospitable, gracious, and respectful. This was different from other colonist-native relationships, because there was a lot of tension between the two groups elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alaina that the advertisement is biased, but the information is still accurate. Penn described differences between his colony, other colonies, and England. He was able to to pick out differences that advertised well for his colony. He wouldn't have to make lot's of exaggerations if the differences were understandable. People had heard about other colonies and their relationships with natives, so Penn focused on his colonies relationship with natives. Anybody reading this advertisement would be living in England, so it was easy to highlight the differences in the land and resources. Penn was biased because he wanted people to come to his colony, but he made viable arguments for why they should come.
Ellis M.
William Penn believed that his colony was superior to others because of the natural beauty of the land, the kindness of the local natives, and the dramatic abundance of resources needed to sustain all parts of living. Penn says that the duck is the tastiest in the world, the wine grapes are sweet and delectable, the topsoil goes deep, and steer run rampant. Penn brags that he has set wonderful relations with the natives, and that they will continue as long as people give them some liberty, they will seem as the jolliest of all peoples. No other colony could claim as many things. Based on wildlife, I think that Penn is extremely accurate. There are tons of trees, wild animals, fish, and flowers all over. I have no doubt that the relations with natives were as good as he says (friendship is a Quaker's middle name). However, he says the land resembles that of southern France, so his reliability drops quite a bit. I have been to both southern France and Pennsylvania, and I can assure you that they look like nothing of each other.
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According to William Penn,his colony is different to others in terms of land,resources and it's surroundings. First of,the Natives near his colony are very friendly,he described that if one of the settlers came to where the Natives lived,the Natives would treat him/whoever with the greatest respect. They would give him/whoever the best seat and the best cut of the food and if the Natives came to the colony they would act very respectable towards the settlers. This is unlike other/most colonies who were paranoid or even feared the Natives and vice-versa. He described the land as very rich to grow,fish and cultivate. He said that he found animal that had exotic furs to be sold for profit,whales for oil and grapes unlike those of england for wine. He found the 'Ideal' place to settle, other colonies were having trouble with the natives,making there own government and/or the weather. I think that most of it is probably accurate because the colony would be near the equator making for great climate for different plants to grow which would attract different animals and so on.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn seems to take the most pride in the land and the plentiful resources of Pennsylvania. His advertisement praised the animals, produce, and plants of the land. His description made it seem that his colony was the best of them all, the most resourceful, the safest, and in some cases better than the England lifestyle. He also made a point of mentioning the justice of the government within the colony. The relation he claimed to have with the Native Americans, something different from other colonies, made Pennsylvania a safer and more stable colony. I think that the Pennsylvania colony did live up to William Penn's description. His advertisement was filled with his own pride yet the land really was beautiful and filled with resources. Penn took great pains to establish a peaceful relationship with the Native Americans, yet overall made sure that Pennsylvania was a safe place for religious freedom. Margaret B. (Meg)
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn saw that his colony was better in every way from the government to resources, to land, to weather, and to the relationships mad with the Natives. In his advertisement he made everything sound so perfect, the duck was the best he'd ever had, the grapes were sweet and delicious, the land and soil were so fertile. His advertisement was full of overly exaggerated items, yet the land itself truly was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHis colonies difference with the other British colonies is the sense of safety and justice. Penn's colonies connection with the Natives allowed the people not to fear were they were and how they lived. He also allowed it to be a place of religious freedom.
Abbie R.
William Penn saw his colony to be better than the other colonies due to its lack of problems. Other colonies had bad relations with the Native American tribes around them, while Penn did not. Other colonies had trouble with resources and finding food while the colony in Pennsylvania did not. other colonies also had trouble with water and air quality around them and the ability to work while Penn was surrounded by good water, nice air and a strong workforce.
ReplyDeleteI think Penn's assessment of his colony was fairly accurate. It seems that the work that Penn put in before the actual colonization of the area paid of extremely well. He isolated possible problems and made sure they stayed unproblematic, like the Native American tribes, and the resources that the colony would need. He also was not an oppressive leader so his colony would seem angelic to most in that time.
William Penn believed that his colony was different because of the diversity of plant and animal life, the peaceful relationship it had with the natives, the landscape it was founded on, and the ordered, organized community that existed in it. Penn also wrote of the history of the colony, as though it were some distinguishing characteristic that would encourage more settlers to come. I think his description of the natural abundance of the land was fairly accurate, if only slightly exaggerated to assure potential residents that Pennsylvania was very habitable. However, I am much more skeptical of Penn’s description of colonists’ interactions with the Native Americans, since his writing indicates that the natives were well understood and very tractable. Other colonies had great difficulty in maintaining cordial relations with the Native Americans and understanding their culture, so it seems likely that the pleasant exchanges Penn documented were fabricated. I also think that when Penn described how a small amount of seed would yield a copious amount of produce in Pennsylvania, he could have stretched the truth again by only using a single rare account as his evidence. Besides those three instances, Penn’s writing seems true to the New World’s wonders.
ReplyDeletePenn distinguished his colony on the basis of its natural resources and amiable relations with the Native Americans. Of course, he had an incentive to misrepresent the land’s habitability, but the majority of his claims pertaining to Pennsylvania’s promise of abundant vegetation and wildlife were relatively legitimate. He justifies his optimism, I believe, with his ambition to maintain a stable, responsive, and efficient government - a government he worked diligently to design. However, the relationship he claims to possess with the Native Americans fosters skepticism. As Kevin stated, the nature of similar relationships elsewhere are not vaguely consistent with his rosy portrayal of colonist-native interaction in Pennsylvania. Regardless, even if Penn was extolling the land’s attributes to an extent, the initially peaceful, even utopian-esque colony did eventually retain a significant number of inhabitants. Pennsylvania was effectively what it was advertised to be, and Penn (while understating a few specific ailments) successfully established it as a reputable colony.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn thought that his colony was better than the other colonies because of the plethora of game and livestock, crops and plants, and healthy land for farming, among other things. He thoroughly describes the natives in a positive way, which shows that he is proud of Pennsylvania's relations with the natives and the natives' mannerisms.
ReplyDeleteI think that Penn was being accurate in his description, because even though he could exaggerate Pennsylvania's features,He would not wish to, because this was written to people he wanted to live there, and if he didn't tell the truth, they would find out, and that would not be good for him.
-Kevin C.
In Penn’s eyes what makes his colony different from the other British colonies is that his land had the best. His land had all the necessities a man could ever need. There was plenty of fruit and game in the forest. Plenty of land to go around with woods that could be cleared out and used for whatever needed to be done. The soil was good and fertile and could sustain many vegetables not that many were needed because of the bounty the forest. The natives were good and kind and did not cause trouble for the colonist and they lived in peace. Penn’s description of Pennsylvania was very accurate. The land was just as good and with as many resources as Penn had said in his advertisement. Although I agree with Evan that all the natives might not have been as kind as he stated. But if many of the facts that he stated were untrue about Pennsylvania not as many people would have come in to settle.
ReplyDeleteIn Penn’s eyes, what makes the Pennsylvania colony different from the others is the quality of the land and abundance of natural resources even greater than that of England. He speaks of fertile soil that grows exceptional “natural and artificial produce,” that are both flavorful and plentiful. Penn also mentions flowers that are of the same quality of the greatest flower gardens in England. One of the most important things Penn explains is the relationship between the Colonists and the Natives. He describes a healthy and friendly relationship between them, where neighborly trade and kindness are plentiful, and any differences are handled diplomatically. I believe that Penn’s statements were fairly accurate, taking into account some possible exaggeration for the purpose of the advertisement.
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William Penn believed that his colony was different than others because of its natural resources, abundant farming land, and relations with Native Americans. He repeatedly compares the colony to England, even saying that Pennsylvania is better in some categories, and that London’s markets will be pleased with the produce. He also cites the farming potential that lies in the rural areas of the colony, a statement that he hoped would drive many people to want to live there. The relations with the Native Americans were very different than other colonies. Both sides welcome each other’s company, respect one another, and were happy to trade. When he wrote this, Penn was trying to describe his colony in the best way so there is the possibility of embellishing. But Pennsylvania is known for its farming and agriculture industry, so his claims seem to be true.
ReplyDeletePenn believes that the rich soil, abundance of wildlife, superior understanding of and relations with the natives, and careful planning of communities in his colony distinguish it from the other British colonies. He spends a great deal of time describing the different types of soil, plants, fruits, and animals found in Pennsylvania, although similar diversity could be found in several other colonies. He compares some things to similar features found in England to emphasize their beauty and usefulness. However, like others have said, his description is very biased. He vaguely mentions negative aspects, if at all. A couple of things may be slightly exaggerated, like sowing an acre with three pecks of wheat or growing seventy stalks of barley from one grain. However, he did not exaggerate the better relations with the Native Americans; the colonists of Pennsylvania, especially the Quakers, had significantly better relations with them than most other colonies. Overall, Penn’s description is pretty accurate, despite the bias and exaggeration.
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I believe Penn thought his colony was better than all others because of many reasons, one being the governmental structure. He carefully arranged courthouses in every county, peacemakers and constables so all the needs of a town would be taken care of. Another part of his colony he seemed to really prize was his established relations with the natives. It seemed as if he had gone to great trouble to make rules with the natives so both groups could live in harmony.
ReplyDeleteBeing the creator of Pennsylvania, there is a good chance his description of the colony could have been exaggerated simply with pride, not any dishonesty. Some facts may have been exaggerated also because not many people had come to settle in Pennsylvania yet. For instance, his organization of the government seemed very good, but nobody could really know how well it worked until enough people moved into the colony to put it to the test. For the most part, though, he seemed to be truthful, because many colonists came and stayed. Within 20 years, there were more than 20,000 settlers. I would say William Penn was not misleading colonists with his advertisement.
William Penn saw his land as being this utopian place of resources and people. He compares the fertility of the land to those that live near water, making the colonies there seem not as great. Penn took great pride in the abundance of food that was available. He lists the plants and animals in detail to exaggerate the diversity in his colony. Penn also mentions that the land is the way God intended it to be, making his land seem sort of like the Garden of Eden from the bible. When it comes to the Natives that live near the land, Penn talks about their culture and manners. He puts emphasis on their kindness and acceptance to strangers. I think that William Penn accurately described Pennsylvania because the northern colonies tended to have better weather and good fertile land. Since he was a Quaker, he was tolerant of other religions so he was probably tolerant of the natives’ culture so that’s probably why he had a good relationship with them. – Brenda Herrera
ReplyDeleteAccording to William Penn, his colony was the best one in the entire continent. You could not get any better than what became Pennsylvania. He went into detail to describe every great thing about his colony. He described every possible animal that is in his colony. He also went on to describe all the crops you could obtain by visiting this great land. Penn also describes his relationship with the natives in his area. He describes them with much envy about how in-tune with nature they are.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Penn's description of his colony is very accurate, but the problem is, many of the colonies could use this description for their own colony. Granted, William Penn does a great job selling his colony by telling all the great things about it.
The way that Penn talks about his colony is the ways that a proud mother talks about her child. Physically, he believes that his colony is different by its natural abundance of resources. However, Penn is able to see past just the physical appearance of his colony. I agree with Daniela when she says that the government structure of this colony makes it very unique. Penn focused on making sure that there was a justice system with courts in all of the counties along with peacemakers. Penn also has established a colony that is peaceful with the Natives, which in his eyes, is very important. I feel that his description was accurate, but also very extravagant and maybe a little exaggerated. For example, when he writes, "The woods are adorned with lovely flowers", it seems a little much, the same way a mother tells everyone her child is the best at whatever she does.
ReplyDeleteIn this advertisement, William Penn claimed that his colony was different than other colonies because of all of the beautiful things about the land, which were mostly exaggerated . Penn repeatedly mentions details about the land, that were probably not all true, to make his colony seem more desirable than the other colonies. In Penn’s eyes, his colony could be described as a utopia, or a place of perfection. Although Penn did ramble on about all of the positive features of his colony, I don’t think that he was lying as much as he was just leaving out all of the uninviting aspects of the colony. Overall, I believe that this advertisement is fairly accurate.
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ReplyDeletePenn uses hyperbole, simile, and metaphor to describe his land. He says the air is sweet and clean like the air in France. He says the woods in Pennsylvania are more beautifully flowered than the gardens in England. These detailed images help him create a picture that can be imagined more clearly by using sensory details in his writing. This early advertisement had no pictures so it relied upon the reader imagining the woods, and the taste of the air. It made the reader think that there was an easy life waiting for them in Penn's Woods. A life that would be cleaner, more beautiful and safer in a new land across an ocean. The description Penn gave of Pennsylvania was probably accurate for the time period. The Native Americans and the Pennsylvanians shared a friendly, kind, and helpful attitude. The forests are filled with all kinds of trees: oak, hickory, chestnut, cypress, poplar, gumwood, and cedar. The land is filled with game to and animals with valuable furs and oils: beavers, whales, elk. By listing all of Pennsylvania's natural assets and by making the environment sound attractive and appealing, Penn hopes to attract new colonists to his colony.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn did say the land was by far better than the other English colonies, but he also said that basically everything else was better too. I don’t know if I’m the only person that is noticing this, but he even says that things like fish for example are even better, and he goes on to say that the governments the watch over the small counties are in some way “proper”. Now as for how accurate he was, I would say very accurate. Pennsylvania produced some of America’s best farm land and was also very prosperous in what they did. So even if William Penn over exaggerated the advertisement a little bit I would say he had the right to, just because I’m sure most of what he said was true.
ReplyDeleteIn Penn’s eyes his colony was different from the other British colonies because of the abundance of resources and better relations with the natives. According to Penn his land was ideal for just about anything; one could farm there and his crops would be forty times better than if he had farmed in England, there was all kinds of game and vegetation, clean water, flowers, and plenty of space and privacy. Apparently the natives in this area were much more good natured than the other colonies as well. I think some of this is a blatant over exaggeration—for example, “The woods are adorned with lovely flowers, for color, greatness, figure, and variety. I have seen the gardens of London best stored with that sort of beauty, but think they may be improved by our woods….” This is an advertisement and he writes it as so, with lots of things being overstated, but certainly there was truth underlying the claims—his colony was in fact the most peaceful and I’m sure it was pretty too, but he definitely added a few extra embellishments.
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William Penn's illustrates his distinct colony because it contains a copiousness amount of land, animals, and crops. He describes the fertile farming land, and the commendable accumulation of the various animals and crops. Penn portrays the Native Americans in an agreeable way involving their hospitality and knowledge of the land. As a result, Penn envies the Native American's keen sense of the land. Their relationship is considerate and most decisions are made in a civilized, diplomatic approach. Additionally, he acknowledges the superiority of his colony's government compared to England's government.
ReplyDeleteI think Pen was reasonably accurate. Although I believe exaggeration was implemented to advertise the transcendental immortal-like colony.
Maggie H
William Penn believed that Pennsylvania was better than all the other colonies. In this letter, he lists 33 main reasons why he thinks this. One of his main points is that the weather is pleasant and the air is clean. He also points out that the soil is rich and there is good water, which makes beautiful flowers, healthy animals and an abundance of produce. I believe that this is mostly true but it could be exaggerated. Also, I doubt Penn had gone to every colony, so he has no right to call his colony any better.
ReplyDeleteFor next part, Penn talks about the Natives in Pennsylvania. I believe what he said was true, but I doubt that it was what he truly believed. I think he was just trying to make his colony sound good so people would want to live there. He said the natives were polite but they weren’t Christian. I believe this is true but people were acted so nastily towards the natives in this time that I doubt that this is how he saw them.
I don’t doubt that what he wrote about these issues was a complete lie, I just think they were an exaggeration.
William Penn’s development of a prosperous colony was in large part due to the abundance of natural resources and ideal environmental conditions. Penn concluded that the superior soil, air, water, and seasonal qualities contributed to the uniqueness and success of Pennsylvania. The minerals, quality, and richness of these resources led to the flourishing economic state that differentiated the colony from others. Pennsylvania’s main distinctive characteristics were the relations with surrounding Native Americans and the Quaker moral influences. Penn takes pride in his unique ability to coexist in harmony with Native Americans and develop a judicial system of peacekeeping and equality. Although it is likely that this letter was embellished to appeal to the audience as does most propaganda, however, there is a level of honesty behind his writing. For instance when Penn describes the variety of soil, he recognizes and addresses that not all the soil is fertile, presenting truth to possible settlers.
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William Penn though his colony to be godly, virtuous and exemplary to humanity. Not only did Pennsylvania have abundant natural resources but it proved to be a safe haven for people trying to escape religious prosecution. Due to Penn being a Quaker, he was more open to accepting other religions, especially the Native Americans who he maintained good relations with. He thought his colony was an ideal place to start a new life, and obviously so did many people back in England due to its population reaching 21,000 by 1700. Penn may have slightly exaggerated about the land and animals he told of. But I believe he would have been more concerned with exaggerating the things people would be most skeptical about when thinking about moving. Which would seem to be the Native Americans; Penn may have purposefully made then seem less intimidating his advertisement. Otherwise his descriptions should be trustworthy.
ReplyDeleteIn Penn's eyes, Pennsylvania was a utopian society. With an abundance of fertile land, resources, and local water sources, it was a land set apart from those less fortunate. It was also said to have been an extremely virtuous society, welcome to all religions and people. Along with these, the colony also had a unique relationship with Native Americans. This especially set them apart from other civilizations because it was extremely rare to find a colony that got along well with surrounding Indian tribes. Although this information may very well be true, it is likely that there were many exaggerations within it. After all this was an advertisement, and William Penn was an extremely biased person.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn believes his colony is better than the other British colonies because of the quality of its land. He goes on and on in the advertisement saying how the things in Pennsylvania are better then they are everywhere else. He even says the Flowers are better than the ones he has seen in gardens in England. I don’t believe that this is an accurate description of the colony though. I believe that he was just trying to get as many people as he could to come to Pennsylvania so it could be developed and could start making money. He quite possibly embellished the facts so that his colony could stand out from the rest.
ReplyDeletePenn describes a Utopia that is marked by a great biodiversity and vast tracks of land with good soil. He also describes kind, generous and humble natives who want nothing but peace. Penn also describes fair courts which settle conflicts peacefully. All of this adds up to a colony unlike, and better than, any other. As great as all this sounds, it must also be noted that Penn is trying to attract both settlers and investors. While there may be some truth to his statements, this is hardly an unbiased account.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn described his land and different from that of England and the other colonies, where the land was full of resources such as plants, animals, and plenty of furtile soil. As for the government, he says they are kind and generous to all kinds, including the natives, and that they have fair, peace courts. However, you must remember that Penn is attempting to convince both settlers and investors to move and invest money in the colony. His statements may very well be true, but that doesn't mean that he didn't either stretch the truth just a little or left out the bad things in order to convince people to move there and put money into his colony.
ReplyDeleteAccording to William Penn, his colony was very different from the rest of the British colonies. Pennsylvania had different land. He said it wasn’t bad and wasn’t too good. Some parts of it were very rich while other parts of the land were poor. The air was sweet. Penn compares it to the Southern part of France. He states that the Natives from this region are very friendly and are easy to get along with. This is very different from what I interpreted when reading Captian John Smith’s discussion with the Powhatan leader. From my experiences and prior knowledge I believe that what William Penn has written is true. The soil in Pennsylvania is different and during the colonial times water was clean and nature was beautiful. His feelings toward Native Americans could reflect Penn’s personality. William Penn might have been person who liked to make friends and was a trusting person compared to Captain Smith who might have been less trusting and not be as culturally accepting. The Document is, however, advertisement and people do tend to over exaggerate when they advertise something.
ReplyDeleteTo William Penn, what made his colony stand out from all others was the richness of the land, resources, and wildlife in the area. In his advertisement, he writes about stable, friendly relations with the natives, an abundance of land for new settlers, and a fair government. I do not think that his account of Pennsylvania can be completely relied on because its purpose was to attract new people to come to the New World and Penn wanted to make it as enticing as possible. However, I also do not think that he completely made anything up, he probably just exaggerated some of Pennsylvania's better qualities.
ReplyDeleteIn William Penn's eyes, his colony contrasted with other British Colonies due to the abundance of the land. He brings up the soil, water, flowers, fruits, animals, and many other things. All of these aspects are physical aspects of Pennsylvania. Also, William Penn speaks of freedom, fairness and peacefulness. He wants his colony to be cordial towards natives, and for the government to be fair for everyone. After reading Penn's advertisement, I agree with many other students that he was exaggerating about the aesthetics of the land. However, his description of a fair government and forming good relationships with the natives seemed relatively accurate.
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William Penn believed his colony was different and better due to the large ammount of untouched natural resources from the streams to the forests to the soil. He even compared the weather to that of england. He had also built a society based on tolerance and understanding so he was able to talk about his positive relations with the Native Americans. I wouldn't believe this description if it was refering to any other colony, but because it's William Penn and I know he had much better relations with Indians I am more inclined to believe he was telling the truth and being accurate
ReplyDeleteIn William Penn's eyes, what makes his colony so great is how much better it is then England. Everything from the foliage, to the farming, to even the animals inhabiting it, is as good as, if not better then, England. William Penn also felt like the large quantities of abundant natural resources helped make his colony excellent. The land in his colony was of better quality soil then that of Britain, and featured a larger variety then that of Britain. The wonderful relationship with the natives also made Pennsylvania a wonderful place to be. I think this description was most likely at least a little embellished, but probably mostly accurate. -David S
ReplyDeleteTo Penn, his colony was superior to any other. He described it with a prideful tone, as well as clear similes, and also compares a lot of the colony's resources and lifestyle to that of England's. The thing that made his colony different than all the others was the land and the natural and artificial resources that came with it. In addition to this, Penn also describes their relationship with the natives as a good one. This seems most important because he describes the benefits of these relations, such as trading, as something no one else has. Penn uses religious references as well to make the colony seem like a Utopia when comparing it to any other, especially Europe. I believe he was accurate in his description, albeit a little exaggeration to attract more attention for promotional purposes.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn believed Pennsylvania had the best of everything. Penn talked of abundant game and fish, good soil, different types of rock, and a bountiful source of plants and forest. Penn's pitch was that Pennsylvania contained all of the best parts of Europe, citing the "best vales of England" and the "serene heavens" of southern France. In addition to the great resources, Penn wrote of peaceful relations with the Native Americans, something that not all of the colonies had at the time. Although he undoubtedly exaggerated a little bit, Penn was for the most part truthful. Pennsylvania was in fact a peaceful place to live, and the land was able to sustain the new settlers that flocked to Penn's colony.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn viewed Pennsylvania as a land rich with resources and opportunity. It was a land of fertile soil and prosperous colonists living peacefully with the Native Americans. Penn says resources are much easier to come by than in other colonies and has more of them. One big argument is the amount of land in Pennsylvania as opposed to other small colonies and England. Penn makes it seem like Pennsylvania is a giant unexplored wilderness with many chances for riches. Pennsylvania might have been a big colony but it seems like it was more a matter of population density than actual size. Most of the colonists in Pennsylvania were spread out over lots of farms instead of crowded cities like other colonies. Pennsylvania did have a lot of resources which contributed to the huge steel and coal industries in and around Pittsburgh during the industrial revolution. Overall I think Penn took minor good qualities about Pennsylvania and oversold them as the best thing in the colonies.
ReplyDeleteIn Penn's eyes, his land was superior then other colonies becasue it self sufficient itself. It did not require any trading donw from England or other colonies. Penn sounds very proud of it's land in the advertisement. Not only was it rich in land, food, plants but also in friendship with the Indians. He even writes that Pennsylvania has new kind of fruits and foods that are better than those of England. For example, he states, " he great red grape (now ripe) called by ignorance the fox grape (because of the relish it has with unskillful palates), is in itself an extraordinary grape, and by art doubtless may be cultivated to an excellent wine." His description sounds very much idealistic but aalso true to some extent. My grandmother lives in Pennsylvania because of that i can second that Pennsylvania is rich in it's land, food and fruits. As for being friendly with Indians it seems true because the rest of the advertisemnet was true.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn believed that his colony reigned over all others because of its land. Penn (very vividly) describes the smell, the sky, the fertile soil, the water, the air, the fruit, the vegetables, the rocks, the seasons and all manner of other things that he characterized as making his colony great. Penn goes so far as to describe the sky as "heavenly." Penn boasts of his colony's peaceful and valuable relationships with the Native Americans and the effective government that he created. Penn was definitely exaggerating when he described the wonders of his colony, but Pennsylvania was a very successful colony.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Penn thought that Pennsylvania was different from the other British colonies because of the beauty of the land, abundance of land, game, and resources, friendly relations with Native Americans, and the fair court system. He talked a lot about the land and went into great detail to describe literally every inch of it. His description might have been a little inaccurate and a bit exaggerated as well. Penn’s wording in the description was very dramatic and it used a lot of imagery. It made it look like a perfect place, where everything was just right, from the temperature of the air to the fertility of the ground. This was obviously not the case but people still believed him. Penn wanted to attract customers to move in to his colony and they did, by the thousands.
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