Question

which statement best summarizes what these two men had in common?

• george calvert
• william penn
• both tried to attract debtors as colonists.
• both formed representative governments.
• both opposed the usage of slave labor.
• both supported a version of religious freedom.

Explanation:

George Calvert (Lord Baltimore) established Maryland with religious tolerance for Catholics, and William Penn founded Pennsylvania with Quaker - based religious freedom. Option A is incorrect as they didn't target debtors. Option B is incorrect as Maryland (Calvert) and Pennsylvania (Penn) had different stances on representative government formation. Option C is incorrect as both colonies used slave labor. Option D accurately reflects their support for religious freedom (in their respective forms).

Answer:

D. Both supported a version of religious freedom.