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Pennsylvania
This category covers questions about Pennsylvania, one of the four Commonwealth states and one of the New England states. Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the Constitution, five days after the first state, Delaware, on December 12, 1787. The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.
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How many miles from Philadelphia to Florida?
The driving distance between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Philadelphia, PA is approximately 1175 miles. The driving time would be approximately 19 hours 45 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
What languages are spoken in Pennsylvania?
English, mostly. The Amish in Pennsylvania, though, mostly speak Deitsch, a Germanic dialect heavily mixed with English.
Why did Rick Wagner leave WHTM in Harrisburg Pa?
Theories have included Wagner's leaving because of a health issue or personal problem, an un-resolvable contract dispute with station management, that he was forced out in a vicious round of office politics and that he received failing marks from a consultant hired by WHTM to evaluate its newscasts.
After widespread speculation among the midstate's rabid TV news fans about his next move, former WHTM-TV news anchor Rick Wagner has started an alpaca breeding ranch in Montana. Separately, he's also begun modeling underwear for regional department stores.
Why did Philidelphia become Pennsylvania Colony's main port?
because of the imgrants and allo imports coming from there.
The Hershey, Pennsylvania plant covers two million square feet of manufacturing space (185,806 square meters) and is the largest chocolate factory in the world.
About 14 miles east of Harrisburg in Dauphin County.
Why does Pennsylvania have horses on its flag?
The flag of Pennsylvania consists of a blue field on which the state coat of arms is embroidered. On top of the coat of arms sits a bald eagle, which represents Pennsylvania's loyalty to the United States.
How much maple syrup does Pennsylvania produce?
In 2010, Maine was the third largest producer with 310,000 gallons.
Where is the Ridley Park Historical Society in Ridley Park Pennsylvania located?
It is in southcentral Delaware County which is in the southeastern corner of the state.
What are some interesting things that happened in 1983?
On January 20th, the first federal Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was observed. On April 29th, Roger Clemens set the record for the most strikeouts in a 9-inning MLB game.
Is Pennsylvania a republican or a democrate state?
Tom Corbett is a Republican whose term of office is January 2011 - January 2015.
What is the name of the two sentors of alabama?
Richard Shelby (R) and Luther Strange (R) are the U.S. Senators representing Alabama. Shelby's next election will be in 2022. Strange's next election will be in 2020.
How many road miles is it from Harrisburg Pennsylvania to San Jose California?
The distance is 1,031 road miles from the Louisiana state line to Harrisburg.
What was daily life for men woman and children in Pennsylvania?
All Free Men age 21 or over could Vote; women could not. Women and children were a husband's / father's "property".
All children were taught by their mothers at home. "Education" depended on parents' knowledge.
Poor children and orphans were submitted to child labor without pay. Children were sent to "poor farms" where they were "apprenticed" to a man in the community. The worked as "apprentices" for room and board, without pay.
Prior to mid-1800s, only boys attended school, but typically only a few months if an ordinary child. In well off families, boys could attend longer, even being tutored at home or by someone already in one of the main professions: teacher, preacher, lawyer, doctor.
By mid-1800s, girls attended school too. Slowly, both girls and boys attended at least to 3rd grade or longer.
After the Civil War, slaves were supposedly "free"--but still could not vote.
In the 1880s, a New York man began the American version of the SPCA - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A few years later, a woman volunteering for the Methodist Church in New York City found out about a little girl who was being repeatedly beaten and starved in her home. She approached the founder of the SPCA to help the girl. It was the first time a parent was charged, convicted, and sentenced for child abuse. The Child Welfare agency had (finally) begun.
Next, Women sought the right to Vote.
However--- Nationwide, Blacks still face discrimination today. Child Abuse continues. Women still receive unequal pay for the same jobs as men. Men and especially White Men still have power and privilege.
In what Pennsylvania city does the official Groundhog appear?
Punxsutawney, PA.
Punxsutawney Borough which is the home of Punxsutawney Phil.
You can find flint by digging up gravel. There is a chance you will get a piece of flint from digging up one block of gravel, though most of the time you only get gravel. Gravel can be found in caves, by a river bank, and the bottom of the ocean (good luck digging up gravel down there!). Gravel really doesn't have much use, though it is known for making "gravel elevators." Flint, however, is used to make arrows for bows and arrows.
How long is a life sentence in Pennsylvania?
Hello, it means the rest the the persons life. That is why it is called a "life" sentence.
What is the origin of the name of the state Pennsylvania?
; Pennsylvania : American colony, later U.S. state, 1681, lit. "Penn's Woods," a hybrid formed from the surname Penn (Welsh, lit. "head") + L. sylvania (see sylvan). Not named for William Penn, the proprietor, but, on suggestion of Charles II, for Penn's late father, Admiral William Penn (1621-70), who had lent the king the money that was repaid in the form of land for a Quaker settlement in America. Penn wanted to call it New Wales, but the king's secretary, a Welshman of orthodox religion, wouldn't hear of it. Pennsylvania Dutch is attested from 1824. Pennsylvanian in ref. to a geological system is attested from 1891.
; sylvan : 1565, "deity of the woods," from M.Fr. sylvain, from L. silvanus "pertaining to wood or forest" (originally only in silvanæ "goddesses of the woods"), from silva "wood, forest, grove," of unknown origin. Adj. meaning "of the woods" is attested from 1580. Silvanus was used by the Romans as the proper name of a god of woods and fields, identified with Pan. Spelling with -y- infl. by Gk. hyle "forest," from which the L. word was supposed to derive.
Where is the Poconos in the US?
The Pocono's mountains are located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania. They are a well known honeymoon spot with many hotels offering honeymoon specials. Very picturesque and not too far from New York city.
What fort did the French build in Pennsylvania?
Fort Prince George in present day Pittsburgh was the incomplete British fortification at the confluence of the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. It became the French Fort Duquesne.
