What are facts about how they named Pennsylvania?

Answer 1

1. It was not named for William Penn the founder of PA.
2. It was not named by William Penn the founder of PA.
3. It was named for Admiral Sir William Penn.
4. It was named by King Charles II.
5. William Penn wanted it named Sylvania.
6. Sylvania is latin for woods or forests.
7. Pennsylvania means Penn's Woods.
8. Neither the King or William Penn knew what kind of forest grew there.
9. William Penn was embarrased by the name because as a Quaker it implied some form of showing off which Quakers could not tolerate.
10. The King's decision was final.