SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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Question
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William Penn was the founder of ____
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Pennsylvania
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New York
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Delaware
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New Jersey
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Its founder, English reformer William Penn, born on October 14, 1644, in London, England, named it in honor of his father. Persecuted in England for his Quaker faith, Penn came to America in 1682 and established Pennsylvania as a place where people could enjoy freedom of religion.
Detailed explanation-2: -One of the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn as a haven for his fellow Quakers.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Charter With the Duke’s support, Penn’s petition was granted. The King signed the Charter of Pennsylvania on March 4, 1681, and it was officially proclaimed on April 2. The King named the new colony in honor of William Penn’s father.
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