Tag: Quakers

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The Quakers in America are often a forgotten group. When they are remembered, it is for a commercialized version of their people that sells oatmeal. The truth is they were vital in the formation of the colonies and early America. They were critical figures in forming New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. They were pioneers of…