The mid-atlantic colony of pennsylvania was founded by william penn primarily because of his
a) loss in the war with the dutch for control of new amsterdam.
b) failure to successfully take power in massachusetts bay colony.
c) wish to found a logical, well-planned, religiously tolerant colony.
d) desire to have a government in which all citizens could participate.

Option C, wish to found a logical, well-planned, religiously tolerant colony, is the right answer.

Explanation:

In Lancashire, during the mid-17th century, the Religious Society of Friends arose as a movement. Quakers were the name given to the members of this society. They used no scripture and maintain exceptional uniformity in daily life and dedication.

In its initial face, the movement faced strong opposition and oppression. Consequently, to provide safe accommodation for the practice of their religion, William Penn in 1682 founded the colony of Pennsylvania for Quakers