COME HERE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM! :
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William Penn was the founder of Pennsylvania in 1682. The land was granted to Penn from the King making Pennsylvania a proprietary colony. Penn was a peaceful Quaker who did not allow one religion to conquer the others. Pennsylvania was used as a place for religious freedom for
Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, and Jews.
Holy Experiment :
Geography: FARMERS COME HERE! FARMERS COME HERE! FARMERS COME HERE!
Economy: Pennsylvania exported agricultural products and natural resources but were also able to manufacture iron ore products such as plows, tools, kettles, locks, nails and large blocks of iron which they exported to England and traded between the colonies.
Political Structures: There was a governor, William Penn, a 72-member Provincial Council, and a larger General Assembly. The General Assembly, also known as the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, was the largest and most representative branch of government, but had little power. There was very little connection between the farmers being in the assembly and power. The assembly was made up of religious leaders William Penn had most of the control.
COME HERE FOR SCHOOL! |
-Pennsylvania was often referred to as a breadbasket colony because it grew so many crops, especially wheat. The wheat was ground into flour in flour mills then shipped to England. |
Due to such a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures, such as German, Irish, English and others, the schools were mostly private to focus on that culture and belief.
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Pennsylvania believed in freedom of expression and educating everyone. General schools taught reading, writing, and basic math. Private schools taught science and languages while there were night classes available for adults. While most education was directed for the males, the women could learn language, grammar, and art.
Cultural Attractions:
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom for Americans, and now sits in the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. Another important site in the park is Independence Hall, the site of significant moments in American history like the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and later the U.S. Constitution.
PEACEFUL! PEACEFUL! PEACEFUL!
Due to the Quakers peaceful nature and beliefs, there was hardly any conflicts with Native Americans! All other colonies have problems, but not Pennsylvania! Come here to be safe and live a great life!