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He was a Quaker who had been jailed several times. When his father died the king owed him money and Penn had wanted to leave England so the king paid his debt with an a land grant. Thus, Pennsylvania began with Penn arriving in the land given him.
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Who set up Pennsylvania?
William Penn
Who attempted to set up colonies in Newfoundland and Roanoke?
William Penn
Was William Penn and Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to set up colonies in Newfoundland and Roanoke?
yes
What colony did William penn found?
He discovered Pennsylvania
On what principles did William Penn develop his colony of Pennsylvania?
William Penn developed his colony of Pennsylvania on the principles of religious freedom. It was originally set up as a colony for Quakers but religious freedom was extended to all religions.
How many times did William penn go to jail?
4 times william penn was sent to jail for standing up for what he believed in
Who did William Penn give up his power to in Pennsylvania in 1701?
In 1701 William Penn handed over his power to a single chambered legislature of elected representatives.
What was the religion of Colonial Pennylvania?
The original religion was Quakers. However, William Penn set up the colony for religious freedom. It became a haven for many religions.
What year did William penn sets up quaker colony in Pennsylvania?
1681
What was the foundation of Colonial Pennsylvania?
The Frame of Government drawn up by William Penn.
What leader drew up charter that claimed the Delaware colony in 1682?
William Penn
What did william penn want his colony to be a model of?
Penn wanted his colony to be a model to the rest of the world. The Quakers who moved there would be able to live simple lives. Penn thought it was important for the settlers in Pennsylvania to have a religious freedom. He also believed the colony should have a fair government. Penn set up the government himself. It was much like a democracy, where the people made decisions by voting.
