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Pennsylvania was founded as a more "free" state then the other colonies, with regards to religion that is. The Quakers were being persecuted all over America but when Penn. was founded, one of the first things William Penn (gov. assigned by Charles II of the British) did was to make his state free of all religious persecution which set an example. Many colonies and countries adopted free-religion legislature soon after.
Some measure of religios tolerance with an emphasis on European Quakers.
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Why was the founding of Pennsylvania important for colonists?
Pennsylvania was a religiously free colony.
Who is the founding father of Pennsylvania?
William penn
What led to the founding of Pennsylvania?
ask your mom she was there
In what state did the Founding Fathers meet?
pennsylvania
Why is Benjamin significant?
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of America. He served in many important positions such as the United States Minister to France, and the President of Pennsylvania.
Why is Benjamin Franklin significant?
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of America. He served in many important positions such as the United States Minister to France, and the President of Pennsylvania.
How was Pennsylvania's founding funded?
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What was the reason on Founding Pennsylvania?
It was founded as a haven for European Quakers.
What role did the religion play in the founding of Maryland and Pennsylvania?
FEDE
Who was the founding father from Pennsylvania who was a member of the supreme court?
hairline
Map of Pennsylvania colony?
it has a lot of maps from different time periods and it has a lot of information on the founding of Pennsylvania
What principles do the founding of providence Rhode Island the act of toleration of Maryland and the founding of Pennsylvania have in common?
religious toleration
