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What was known as the "holy experiment"?

O Roger Williams's plan for the churches in Rhode Island
O William Penn's vision to spread Quaker ideals in America
O James Oglethorpe's idea for converting the Native Americans
O George Calvert's plan for spreading Christianity in the New World

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William Penn's vision to spread Quaker ideals in America

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“Holy Experiment” was the attempt of the religious leader, William Penn, to establish the community of religious minorities in present-day Pennsylvania. Penn was the founder of Pennsylvania, as well as one of the early members of the Religious Society of Friends known as Quakers, a Christian denomination centered on the idea each human can experience light coming from the God within.

Penn wished to establish a community that would function on its own, without any aid or disagreement. He believed in equality, buying the land from Native Americans, bringing no military, and having all the people be part of the government and laws. Freedom of religion, education, vote, health would be provided, as well as the work for everyone.

The Experiment failed after around 8 years – Penn has died after complications of a stroke, and there were constant tensions between Quakers and other members of the colony.

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