1. The Colony of Pennsylvania
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By: Joanna Gavina, Erica Soto, and Alexandra Kuziemski

2. Key Terms William Penn Quakers Original Sin Original Blessing
King Charles II
Philadelphia

3. History
Before European settlement, Pennsylvania was inhabited by various Native American tribes
Erie, Honniasont, Huron, Iroquois, Lenni Lenape, Munsee, Shawnee, and other unknown tribes
First claimed by the Swedes and Finns under Peter Minuit in 1638
Established the Colony of New Sweden at Fort Christina
In 1643, Governor Johan Printz built Fort Elfsborg and Fort New Gothenburg
Displaced by the Dutch lead by Governor Peter Stuyvesant in 1655
British took control in 1664
Granted to William Penn in 1681 by King Charles II of England

4. Government William Penn was the founder of Pennsylvania.
At the age of 22 he converted to the beliefs of the Quakers.
King Charles II signed the Charter of Pennsylvania on March 4, 1681
In Spring 1682 Penn created the First Frame of Government, his proposed constitution for Pennsylvania
In 1683 the Second Frame of Government was created.
By 1684, the foundations of the Quaker Province were well established.

5. Population
In the late 1780s, the colony had a population of about 341,000 people
In 1700, population was only about 18,000
The first people to settle were the Dutch, Swedes, English, and Welsh Quakers
Followed by the German Quakers, English Quakers, and French Huguenots
Population also included people from Finland, Holland, Spain, and the western coast of Africa

6. Culture Conveniently close to natural resources.
Many job opportunities for the people.
Young children had an education.
Taught with strict discipline.
Boiled “Quaker’s Food”.
Most popular way to cook food was to boil.
Opposed Slavery.
Quakers supported the movement for female equality.
Quakers celebrated funerals in happiness.
Casual dress code.
Quaker Funeral

7. Economy Pennsylvania was considered the highest exporting colony.
Close to natural resources
Agricultural Production thrived
The southeast section of Pennsylvania was a well known agricultural center by the 1750s.
Trade was made easy with the many rivers being in close proximity
Philadelphia became a hub of foreign trade and commerce.
Skilled craftsmen manufactured items that aided in trade.
Iron ore products were shipped to England.

8. Religion Government based on William Penn’s religious beliefs.
Religious Freedom
Formal title: Religious Society of Friends
Believed in the “Inner Light” of God in everyone.
Everyone can have a relationship with God.
Treated individuals equally.
Equally worthy of respect.
No judgement based on race or gender.
Blue Laws
Stage plays, playing cards, dice games, and excessive laughter.
Believed in Original Blessing unlike the Puritans who believed in Original Sin.
“Religious Society of Friends” founded by George Fox.

9. Major Events/People
1643: Swedes establish first permanent European settlement on Tinicum Island
1666: Penn joins the Quaker religion
1681: Penn receives royal grant from King Charles II
1688: Germantown Quakers adopted the first antislavery resolution in America
1701: Penn created the Charter of Privileges for Province of Pennsylvania
Established religious freedom and tolerance
Remained as constitution until American Revolution
1712: Pennsylvania Assembly banned importing slaves
1752: Liberty Bell arrived in Philadelphia