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he was given a charter, so he could establish his own "colony." Which was Philidelphia in Pennsylvania.

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Who was Delaware given to by the English?

William Penn.


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Why was William Penn important for Delaware?

William Penn was given land from the King. The land he was given and founded would later become the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware.


What colony was given to william penn by the duke of york?

pennsylvania


Which is the colony founded by the Quakers?

William Penn was a Quaker and with permission from the king of England was given a charter named after Penn, namely Pennsylvania. Religious tolerance was Penn's purpose and he succeeded.


How did Pennsylivania get its name?

AnswerThe tract of land know as Pennsylvania was given to William Penn and slyvania refers to the fact that it was a wooded area; hence, Penn's Woods or Pennsylvania. The name honors Admiral William Penn, RN, and it was given that name by King Charles II.


Who first settled in philadelphia?

William Penn


Who was the leader of the quaker?

william penn


Why was William Penn given land in middle colony's?

The king of england owed him money


Why was William Penn given land in the middle colonies?

The king of england owed him money


Founded by William Penn?

Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn for Quakers that were emigrating from England. The land was given by the king of England Charles II as a favor to William Penn's father for returning him to the throne after the rule of Oliver Cromwell. the benefit of the land grant was to get a Major dissident and his followers to leave the country.


What did William Penn do for a living?

William penn was cool