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It started when William Penn Jr. decided to go to King Charles II and ask for a land grant (during this time the exploration of the Western Hemisphere occurred) to the New World. William Penn's father, William Penn Sr. was a good friend of Charles II and on top of that the king was indebted to him. Since his father passed away, Penn Jr. took the land grant as the due for the debt owed to his father. King Charles gladly gave it to him for the reason that Penn Jr. was part of the Quakers and wanted to take all his friends over to the new world with him which would in Charles II view, help rid England of these people. With the arrangements, they travelled to what is known as Pennsylvania and established a colony in Philadelphia. Since he technically owned that Pennsylvania he sold land to those who wanted to settle there. In fact, this colony was the most tolerant to various religions, practically opened to anyone. Not only that, but he, in a sense, was fair with the Indians. Instead of taking over completely, he "bought" the land from the Indians by giving them goods in exchange for the land.
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∙ 12y agoThe founder of Pennsylvania was William Penn, the original name for Pennsylvania was "Penn's Woods"
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∙ 12y agoWilliam penn got a charter from king Charles II for a dept king charlse owed Williams father.
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What founding father started the Pennsylvania society for abolition of slavery?
Benjamin Franklin
Why is William Penn a Founding Father?
William Penn was not a Founding Father as he died nearly a century before the United States was founded. He was a founder of a different kind. He founded the colony (now a state) of Pennsylvania. In fact the name "Pennsylvania" means "Penn's woods".
What defines a founding father?
the founding father is the Constitution the founding father is the Constitution
In what state did the Founding Fathers meet?
pennsylvania
Who was the founding father and whom was it named?
The founding father of American was George Washington, and Washington DC was named after him.
Who was the founding father from Pennsylvania who was a member of the supreme court?
hairline
Which founding father was against Pennsylvania's constitution of 1776?
robert morris
What founding father from Pennsylvania who was a member of the first Supreme Court?
James Wilson
What founding father started the Pennsylvania society for abolition of slavery?
Benjamin Franklin
Why is William Penn a Founding Father?
William Penn was not a Founding Father as he died nearly a century before the United States was founded. He was a founder of a different kind. He founded the colony (now a state) of Pennsylvania. In fact the name "Pennsylvania" means "Penn's woods".
What defines a founding father?
the founding father is the Constitution the founding father is the Constitution
Why did the founding father explore?
which founding father explain
Why is Abraham Lincoln a founding father?
He is not a Founding Father.
Who is the founding father of Ferrari?
Enzo Ferrari Is the founding father of Ferrari
What led to the founding of Pennsylvania?
ask your mom she was there
In what state did the Founding Fathers meet?
pennsylvania
Is Ronald Reagan a founding father?
No, of couse not. The founding father were the 2 contedental congress
