Quakerism in Pennsylvania
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Quakerism in Pennsylvania refers to the historical and religious presence, communities, and influence of the Religious Society of Friends in the Pennsylvania region, including their role in shaping its social, political, and cultural life.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Quaker community | 1 |
| Quaker community in Philadelphia | 1 |
| Quakerism in Pennsylvania canonical | 1 |
| Quakers in Pennsylvania | 1 |
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Target entity: Quakerism in Pennsylvania Context triple: [Swarthmore Friends Meeting, hasCategory, Quakerism in Pennsylvania]
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Quaker colonization movement
The Quaker colonization movement was a 17th-century effort by English Quakers to establish religiously tolerant, self-governing colonies in North America, most notably in Pennsylvania and West Jersey.
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Quaker colonization of West Jersey
The Quaker colonization of West Jersey was a 17th-century settlement effort in what is now southern New Jersey, led by English Quakers seeking religious freedom and establishing a community based on principles of equality, pacifism, and fair dealings with Indigenous peoples.
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Quaker meetings in Britain
Quaker meetings in Britain are local worshipping and decision-making communities of the Religious Society of Friends that practice silent worship, collective discernment, and a commitment to peace and social justice.
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Quakers
The Quakers are the athletic teams representing the University of Pennsylvania in collegiate sports.
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Pennsylvania frontier
The Pennsylvania frontier was a sparsely settled, conflict-prone border region of colonial and Revolutionary-era Pennsylvania where European settlers, Native American nations, and military forces frequently clashed.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Quakerism in Pennsylvania Target entity description: Quakerism in Pennsylvania refers to the historical and religious presence, communities, and influence of the Religious Society of Friends in the Pennsylvania region, including their role in shaping its social, political, and cultural life.
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A.
Quaker colonization movement
The Quaker colonization movement was a 17th-century effort by English Quakers to establish religiously tolerant, self-governing colonies in North America, most notably in Pennsylvania and West Jersey.
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B.
Quaker colonization of West Jersey
The Quaker colonization of West Jersey was a 17th-century settlement effort in what is now southern New Jersey, led by English Quakers seeking religious freedom and establishing a community based on principles of equality, pacifism, and fair dealings with Indigenous peoples.
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C.
Quaker meetings in Britain
Quaker meetings in Britain are local worshipping and decision-making communities of the Religious Society of Friends that practice silent worship, collective discernment, and a commitment to peace and social justice.
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D.
Quakers
The Quakers are the athletic teams representing the University of Pennsylvania in collegiate sports.
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Pennsylvania frontier
The Pennsylvania frontier was a sparsely settled, conflict-prone border region of colonial and Revolutionary-era Pennsylvania where European settlers, Native American nations, and military forces frequently clashed.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Quaker history
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aspect of Pennsylvania history ⓘ religious movement history ⓘ |
| coreBelief |
community
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equality ⓘ inner light ⓘ integrity ⓘ pacifism ⓘ religious toleration ⓘ simplicity ⓘ stewardship ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| culturalImpact |
Quaker-influenced business ethics
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development of quiet worship practices in the region ⓘ place names reflecting Quaker heritage ⓘ plain style of architecture ⓘ |
| demographicTrend |
continued concentration in Philadelphia region
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decline in proportion of state population over time ⓘ |
| foundedBy | William Penn NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasDocument |
Frame of Government of Pennsylvania
NERFINISHED
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Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasKeyFigure |
Anthony Benezet
NERFINISHED
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George Fox NERFINISHED ⓘ Hannah Penn NERFINISHED ⓘ John Woolman NERFINISHED ⓘ Lucretia Mott NERFINISHED ⓘ Margaret Fell NERFINISHED ⓘ William Penn NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMajorCenter |
Bucks County
NERFINISHED
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Chester NERFINISHED ⓘ Delaware County NERFINISHED ⓘ Germantown NERFINISHED ⓘ Lancaster County NERFINISHED ⓘ Philadelphia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMeetingHouse |
Arch Street Friends Meeting House
NERFINISHED
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Birmingham Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ Chichester Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ Germantown Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ Merion Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ Old Haverford Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ Providence Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ Radnor Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ Sadsbury Friends Meeting House NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasOrganization |
American Friends Service Committee
NERFINISHED
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Baltimore Yearly Meeting (overlapping Pennsylvania) NERFINISHED ⓘ Friends Central School NERFINISHED ⓘ Friends Committee on National Legislation (offices and roots in Pennsylvania) NERFINISHED ⓘ Friends Fiduciary Corporation NERFINISHED ⓘ Friends General Conference NERFINISHED ⓘ Friends Journal NERFINISHED ⓘ Friends Select School NERFINISHED ⓘ Germantown Friends School NERFINISHED ⓘ Haverford College NERFINISHED ⓘ Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends NERFINISHED ⓘ Swarthmore College NERFINISHED ⓘ Westtown School NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
Native American relations policy in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania abolitionist movement NERFINISHED ⓘ Pennsylvania colonial government NERFINISHED ⓘ Pennsylvania education system ⓘ Pennsylvania legal system ⓘ Pennsylvania women’s rights movement NERFINISHED ⓘ peace activism in Pennsylvania ⓘ prison reform in Pennsylvania ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Pennsylvania ⓘ |
| politicalRole |
advocacy of religious liberty in Pennsylvania
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dominant influence in early Pennsylvania Assembly ⓘ opposition to military conscription in Pennsylvania ⓘ |
| religion | Quakerism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Religious Society of Friends NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantDate | 1681 ⓘ |
| significantEvent |
Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery
NERFINISHED
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Quaker abolitionist movement in Philadelphia ⓘ Quaker involvement in Underground Railroad ⓘ Quaker participation in women’s rights movement ⓘ establishment of Pennsylvania as a Quaker colony ⓘ founding of Philadelphia as a Quaker city ⓘ granting of Pennsylvania charter to William Penn in 1681 ⓘ |
| startTime | late 17th century ⓘ |
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