What was the reason Pennsylvania colony was founded?

Answer 1

A man named William Penn had enharited money from his wealthy father. The King of England owed him money, so instead of money, Penn ofered to take land in America. The king aggered. This land was later named Pennsalvania (or Penn's woods because of all the trees there).

Answer 2

William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a "Holy Experiment." He was a Quaker and he wanted to give all Quakers a refuge, since they were persecuted in Great Britain. All people who believed in "One Almighty and Eternal God" could settle in Pennsylvania. The colony became one of the first to allow regligious freedom. Thus, many people from England and other nations, like the German farmers and Pennsyvania Dutch, settled there. Penn also expected his colony to be profitable. Farming, professional businessmen, and good waterways and ports enable the colony to be a success from the start.

Answer 3

William Penn

King Charles II owed the Penn family money, instead he gave land to William Penn, he called it "Penn's Woods", he made it for Quakers (a religion)

Answer 4

William Penn asked King Charles II for a charter

Answer 5

As a refuge for Europeam Quakers.

Answer 6

As a refuge for European Quakers.