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The Pennsylvania Colony as we know it was chartered by William Penn in 1681. The name Pennsylvania actually means "Penn's Woods." Before this, parts of the land that would become our second state had been owned by England, as well as the Dutch, and it had originally been settled by the Delaware, Susquehannock and a number of other Native Americans.
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Which colony was established as a haven for the Quakers and why?
Pennsylvania was founded as a state of religious freedom by the Quakers. William Penn, who founded the colony on March 4, 1681, was the leader of this movement.
In what year was Pennsylvania founded?
Pennsylvania was founded in 1681.
When was colonial Pennsylvania founded?
Pennsylvania colony was founded in the year of 1681 by William Penn.
When was the state of Pennsylvania founded?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania December 12, 1787.
Who was the Quaker leader who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania.
When was the colony Pennsylvania founded?
The colonial Pennsylvania was founded in 1681. I think it was founded by william Penn.
Who founded the haven for Quakers?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania. He was a Quaker, and founded Pennsylvania for others of his religion.
What was the colony founded by the Quakers?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia.
Who founded Delaware and Pennsylvania?
William Penn founded Pennsylvania.... I am doing my state report on Pennsylvania. And your mom founed Delaware.
When was Pennsylvania founded and why?
It was founded in 1643, and it was founded for religious tolerance.
When was the government of Pennsylvania founded?
It was founded in 1696
William Penn Founded which colony?
Pennsylvania
