Compared to the Indian policies pursued by the other English colonies in the seventeenth century, Pennsylvania employed an Indian policy that was
Select one:
O a. fairer and more respectful in both theory and practice.
O b. at least as brutal and exploitative.
O c. fairer in theory but brutal and exploitative in practice.
O d. considerably more brutal and exploitative in every way.

The correct answer is A. Compared to the Indian policies pursued by the other English colonies in the  seventeenth century, Pennsylvania employed an Indian policy that was  fairer and more respectful in both theory and practice.

Explanation:

William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, together with his religious group, the Quakers, firmly anchored their religious value in the government of Pennsylvania. Among the more radical beliefs was religious freedom for all, as well as fair trade with Native Americans. This extreme tolerance led to healthier relations with Native American tribes (mainly the Lenapes and Andastes) than other colonies did. This encouraged the rapid growth of Philadelphia among the most important cities in America, as there was no danger of Native attacks, and the settlers benefited from trade with these tribes, leading to economic prosperity.

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the articles of confederation only set up the continental congress at the federal level. there were no executive or judicial branches except within the states. the states were allowed to keep every right that was not specifically given to congress. the bonding of the states was through a 'firm league of friendship' that best served as a defense agreement against invasion. states were not allowed to use taxes as a way to discourage treaties, and states were extremely limited in their dealings with foreign nations.

not many historians today talk about the strengths of the articles of confederation, likely because of how unpopular the document quickly became. the articles did set the legislative body, congress, as the highest power in the nation because of the fear of monarchy. congress had the sole power to declare war, assign treaties, entertain foreign relations, and operate post offices. disputes between states and territorial issues were to be brought to congress. the document also stipulated that canada was allowed to enter the union if they desired.

there were more weaknesses than strengths under the articles of confederation. the lack of power given to the continental congress strangled the federal government. the articles gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce those laws. if a state did not support a federal law, that state could simply ignore it. congress had no power to levy taxes or regulate trade. without a federal court system or executive leader, there would be no way to enforce these laws, either. amending the articles of confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.