Melia Bonus and Maria Didiano Pennsylvania Melia Bonus and Maria Didiano

Success or Failure Success! Agriculture Commerce The arts

When was Pennsylvania established?And who was the founder? Pennsylvania was established in 1681, and William Penn founded/established Pennsylvania.

Why was your colony established? Religious groups were being persecuted Had a large unpaid debt Wanted the freedom to practice any religion Where was Pennsylvania located? Located by other northern colonies

What did Pennsylvania produce to export and make money? Agriculture Wheat Corn Cattle dairy Shipbuilding Textiles

Who made up the colonists established in Pennsylvania? The colonists consisted of the Quakers, persecuted religious groups, and people who looked for religious freedom. What form of government did the colonists establish? Was like a liberal government in other English colonies Had a council/assembly People elected people to be on the assembly/council

Map of Pennsylvania

Description More of a square then a rectangle Composed of a blue field on which the state coat of arms is embroidered Draft horses are on either side of the coat of arms American eagle rests on top

Geography and Climate with coastal plains, plateaus and mountains. mild climate with coastal plains, plateaus and mountains. Much of the land was suited for farming.

Religious practices The freedom of religion in Pennsylvania (complete freedom of religion for everybody who believed in God) brought not only English, Welsh, German and Dutch Quakers to the colony, but also Huguenots (French Protestants), Mennonites, Amish, and Lutherans from Catholic German states.

Food Pennsylvania is known for its good eats. Wheat Barley Corn Livestock

Education did not have a common system such as in New England, and was more focused on practical education

What did Colonists do for fun?? Most people in colonial times worked very hard. Men would be working in the fields, or perhaps fishing or hunting women would cook and preserve food, make household items like soap and candles

Interesting Facts! ennsylvania Colony was also called the Province of Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Colony grew hem, flax, rye, which were important for industry The Pennsylvania Colony included immigrants from England, German, Scotch-Irish, and African Americans.