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William Penn was the first leader. He was given the land by the the king of England. The king was going to say no but Penn's Father was the king's friend.
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William penn was a leader. He asked the king of England to give him land in the new world. The king was going to say no, but Penn's father was the king's friend so hesaid yes and named the land Pennsylvania.

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