USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A person in the American colonies who wanted the colonies to become independent from Great Britain. Benjamin Franklin-writer, printer, inventor, scientist, statesman, diplomat, colonial representative to British Govern.

Detailed explanation-2: -In opposition after 1765, Grenville castigated politicians opposed to American taxation and helped to bring about the passage of the Townshend Acts of 1767, which renewed tension between Britain and the colonies.

Detailed explanation-3: -After his loss, Franklin traveled to England on November 7, 1764, in order to petition the King’s ministers for a royal charter in Pennsylvania. While in England, Franklin became involved in advocating for the repeal of the Stamp Act, which taxed printed materials in the Colonies.

Detailed explanation-4: -William Penn, who founded Pennsylvania, was a leading defender of religious freedom. Born in London, England, Penn was the son of an admiral of the British fleet. He attended Oxford University until he was expelled for joining the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.