This is a biography of William Penn, an English writer and religious thinker belonging to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, a North American colony of England. He was an early advocate of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful treaties with the Lenape Native Americans.
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3. William Pean_became asQuaker when
In-1647, George Fox founded the Religidus Society of
4. Quakens-beliavedun diving-simple lives. They believed in peace and treating others fairly. They also thought all people were created equal.
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This was called the Charter of 1681.
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7. first constitution called the First Frame of Government. It made sure
8. William Pean cane tovPennsylvania for the first.time in 1682...He sailed on the ship Welcome. About 1/3 of the people aboa ip di sige) any
9. Pennxtreatedsthe Native Americans living in-Pennsylvania fairly. He wanted to be friends with them, and they respected for that. segs. 3
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11. Penn. designed the.cityof Philadelphia. It means the city of “brotherly love.”