: William Penn was able to practice an illegal religion in England and was caught and prosecuted, but not convicted. He settled the land the king gave him and advertised religious freedom in Europe. He attracted many people of many nationalities in addition to the English. (Matthew N.) | : William Penn was able to practice an illegal religion in England and was caught and prosecuted, but not convicted. He settled the land the king gave him and advertised religious freedom in Europe. He attracted many people of many nationalities in addition to the English. (Matthew N.) |