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What made the Pennsylvania colony successful?
Peaceful relations with neighboring American Indian groups and fertile farmland helped Penn's experiment become a success. Philadelphia grew into one of the most important cities in colonial America, becoming the birthplace of the U.S. Constitution.
What was the reason for founding the Pennsylvania Colony?
Penn wanted to create a haven for his persecuted friends in the New World and asked the King to grant him land in the territory between the province of Maryland and the province of New York. On March 4, 1681, King Charles signed the Charter of Pennsylvania, and it was officially proclaimed on April 2.
What inspired the colonization of Pennsylvania quizlet?
William Penn established Pennsylvania as a safe haven for Quakers. an English Quaker, founded Pennsylvania in 1682, after receiving a charter from King Charles II the year before. He launched the colony as a "holy experiment" based on religious tolerance.
Which of the following statements best describes the founding of the colony of Pennsylvania?
Which of the following statements best describes the founding of the colony of Pennsylvania? William Penn founded Pennsylvania to provide a refuge for Quakers.