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Founded as a safe place for Quakers. Founded by William Penn. Never allowed slavery. Original Capital. Declaration of Independence and Constitution ratified there.

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Socialism.


When was Early Music History created?

Early Music History was created in 1981.


Who was living in Pennsylvania before the early settlers?

Native Americans


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an important issue in the early history of finance was?


Was Pennsylvania originally mainly urban or was it mostly rural?

Pennsylvania was primarily a rural state in its early history, characterized by small farming communities and townships. It was not until the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century that urban centers like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh began to grow rapidly and dominate the state's landscape.


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What were the key aspirations for the early settlers in Pennsylvania?

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Who Published an early American newspaper in Pennsylvania?

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What was an early Pennsylvania policy encouraging settlement?

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