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In 1677, Penn's chance came, as a group of prominent Quakers, among them Penn, received the colonial province of West New Jersey (half of the current state of New Jersey).King Charles II of England had a large loan with Penn's father, after whose death, King Charles settled by granting Penn a large area west and south of New Jersey on March 4, 1681.Penn called the area Sylvania which Charles changed to Pennsylvania in honor of Penn.
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How did William Penn gain power over Pennsylvania?
William Penn did not "gain power over Pennsylvania". He founded it and governed it.
Who did William Penn give up his power to in Pennsylvania in 1701?
In 1701 William Penn handed over his power to a single chambered legislature of elected representatives.
How did William Penn earn the respect from native Americans?
he treated the native Americans as equals.
Who first settled in philadelphia?
William Penn
Who was the leader of the quaker?
william penn
When did William Penn remarry?
When did William Penn remarry
What did William Penn do for a living?
William penn was cool
How did William Penn help the people in Delaware?
William penn/how did he become a leader William penn/how did he become a leader
What is penn's dad's name?
Sir Admiral William Penn was William Penn's Father's name.
How old was William penn when he died?
When William Penn Died He was 74 years old
Who founded Philadelphia?
William Penn founded the city of Philadelphia.
Who created Pennsylvania as a home for Quakers escaping persecution in New England?
William Penn
