The Colony Established by People Seeking to Separate from Pennsylvania

question 39

Multiple Choice

The colony established by people seeking to separate from Pennsylvania was

• A) Maryland.
• B) New Jersey.
• C) Delaware.
• D) New York.
• E) Kentucky.

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