USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -William Penn (October 14, 1644–July 30, 1718) founded the Province of Pennsylvania, the British North American colony that became the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The democratic principles that he set forth served as an inspiration for the United States Constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -English Quaker William Penn founded Pennsylvania in 1681, when King Charles II granted him a charter for over 45, 000 square miles of land. Penn had previously helped found Quaker settlements in West New Jersey and was eager to expand his Quaker colony.

Detailed explanation-3: -William Penn and the Founding of Pennsylvania.

Detailed explanation-4: -Penn wanted to create a haven for his persecuted friends in the New World and asked the King to grant him land in the territory between the province of Maryland and the province of New York. On March 4, 1681, King Charles signed the Charter of Pennsylvania, and it was officially proclaimed on April 2.

Detailed explanation-5: -William Penn was appointed by King Charles II to be governor of Pennsylvania in 1682. He was a liberal ruler who granted power and privileges to his people, such as allowing them to appoint their own judicial and executive officers.