WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -William Penn was an English Quaker leader and advocate of religious freedom who oversaw the founding of Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers and other religious minorities of Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -Penn wished to found a larger colony under his own control that would provide a safe home for Quakers. In 1681 King Charles II agreed to grant Penn a charter to begin a colony west of New Jersey. Penn’s colony, known as Pennsylvania, grew rapidly.

Detailed explanation-3: -He became a leading defender of religious freedom and was arrested and tried on several occasions. Penn used his diplomatic skills and political connections to free Quakers from jail and help them travel to America. In 1681, King Charles II granted him a charter to found a new colony in America.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. The colony became a haven for minority religious sects from Germany, Holland, Scandinavia, and Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Pennsylvania Colony was a royal colony. It was founded under a charter given to William Penn. Penn was granted the charter as a place for Quakers to settle. Charles II, King of England owed money to Penn’s family.