Because it was established as a Colony to provide a refuge for European Quakers.
pennsylvania
Pennsylvania.
PA
pensylvania
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, a Quaker.
Pennsylvania was originally claimed by the Quakers.
state claimed by the quakers
Delaware was the state that was originally claimed by the Swedes.
Maryland was originally claimed by Catholics.
Maryland was originally claimed by Catholics.
New York (NY)
Some was claimed by New York and some by New Hampshire.
Originally in England.
Originally England.
Originally yes and many still are.
Who wouldn't know it was Maryland
Yes. Penn had founded the colony of Pennsylvania, and was the Governer, too. He was the leader of the Quakers, as well. Pennsylvania was called the Land of the Quakers because of Penn.