What was the agreement the colonists used to trick the Delaware Indians into relinquishing more land than they intended?

A) Philadelphia Land Agreement
B) Delaware Land Grab
C) Pennsylvania/Delaware Agreement
D) Walking Purchase

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Daniella Kaileh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  The Walking Purchase was an agreement in 1737 where the amount of land the colonists acquired from the Delaware Indians was determined by the distance a man could walk in a day and a half. The colonists prepared for this by clearing a path and using their fastest walkers, thus acquiring far more land than the Delaware had anticipated.

What was the agreement the colonists used to trick the Delaware Indians into relinquishing more land than they intended?

A) Philadelphia Land Agreement
B) Delaware Land Grab
C) Pennsylvania/Delaware Agreement
D) Walking Purchase

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What was the agreement the colonists used to trick the Delaware Indians into relinquishing more land than they intended?A) Philadelphia Land AgreementB) Delaware Land GrabC) Pennsylvania/Delaware AgreementD) Walking Purchase

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What was the agreement the colonists used to trick the Delaware Indians into relinquishing more land than they intended?

A) Philadelphia Land Agreement
B) Delaware Land Grab
C) Pennsylvania/Delaware Agreement
D) Walking Purchase