Pennsylvania Colony

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What were the British Middle Colonies?

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The British Middle Colonies included Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware.

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Who founded Pennsylvania Colony and when?

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William Penn founded Pennsylvania Colony in 1681.

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What type of colony was Pennsylvania?

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Pennsylvania was a proprietary colony, meaning the King gave one person permission to settle the land for England and invite others to come.

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What was William Penn's religion and what did he want for Pennsylvania?

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William Penn was a Quaker. He wanted Pennsylvania to be a 'Holy Experiment' with religious tolerance for many religions and a strong but fair government.

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Who lived in Pennsylvania before William Penn and his followers?

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Many Indigenous peoples, including the Lenape people, lived in the area before William Penn and his followers settled.

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What was William Penn's approach to dealing with the Lenape people?

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William Penn believed in making fair deals with the Lenape, although Indigenous land was still taken away by British colonists.

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What was the climate like in the Middle Colonies, including Pennsylvania?

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The Middle Colonies had cool winters and warm summers, making it a good place to grow foods such as barley, wheat, oats, and rye.

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What was the economy of Pennsylvania Colony like?

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Pennsylvania Colony had a diverse economy that included papermaking, farming, and logging, due to its harbors, hills, and mountains.

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Why did many people move to Pennsylvania Colony?

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Many people moved to Pennsylvania for its economy and its tolerance.

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What were some of the diverse religious groups in Pennsylvania Colony?

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The colony had diverse religious groups including Quakers, Amish, Mennonites, Catholics, Lutherans, and Jews.