Welcome To Pennsylvania

Founding

• Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1682 when King Charles granted him a huge amount of land in return for debt to his father.
• Pennsylvania means: "Penn Woods" and was founded for religious freedom for Quakers.
• The famous Liberty Bell, a symbol of the founding of freedom lives here.

Independence Hall: Where 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses met.
Declaration of Independence and US Constitution signed here!!!!

Religion

• Pennsylvania had religious freedom, which meant that it welcomed all religions with open arms.
• Pennsylvania hosted religions like Quakers Jews and Catholics.
• At this time, You were not judged by your religion.

Economy

• Pennsylvania was known as a breadbasket colony because it specialized in farming.
• Pennsylvania's best crop was wheat. Their best wheat was made into flour and sold to England. They also kept some for themselves.
• Thanks to their farming Pennsylvania was very wealthy .

Geography

• Pennsylvania had a very unique geography.
• It included coastal plain, plateau areas and mountains.
• These areas could be used as useful food sources during the summer.

Climate

• Pennsylvania had a mild climate with warm summers and mild winters.
• The mild winters were well suited for farming and aggrculture
• During the summer, their warm climate allowed lots of fruits and crops to grow

Fun Facts

• William Penn is the icon for Quaker oats because he had Quaker religion! you can look on your cereal box.
• Pennsylvania was 2nd colony to become a state on December 12 1787.
• Famous Ben Franklin and George Washington did much for the Revolution here.
• Pennsylvania served as the capitol of the nation.

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