What are the similarities and differences between settlers who founded Pennsylvania found Rhode Island?

- Both groups were seeking religious freedom

- Both groups established self-governing colonies

Differences:

- The settlers of Pennsylvania were Quakers, while the settlers of Rhode Island were Puritans

- The settlers of Pennsylvania founded their colony with a frame of government, while the settlers of Rhode Island founded their colony with a social compact

- The settlers of Pennsylvania were generally more tolerant of religious differences than the settlers of Rhode Island

- The settlers of Pennsylvania had a more diverse population than the settlers of Rhode Island