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How did William Penn earn the respect of the Native Americans?

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He negotiated in good faith for the lands he needed, despite having a royal warrant to claim it, paid fair prices and honored the terms scrupulously. He also respected their culture and brought in the pacifistic Quakers who would not fight with them. read more

He also respected their culture and brought in the pacifistic Quakers who would not fight with them. This caused one of the longest periods of peace between Europeans and Native Americans until pure greed broke the peace on both sides. read more

William Penn was relatively nicer than any other group of settlers. He actually bought land from Indians instead of stealing the land. He respected Indians and didn't believe in enslaving them. read more

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