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Founding
Fun Facts
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What religious group founded Pennsylvania?
Quakers.
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What was Pennsylvania called because of it's history of agriculture as a major part of it's economy?
The Bread Basket Colony.
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Who gave the charter to Penn to start the colony?
King Charles II.
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Who founded Pennsylvania?
William Penn.
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What is the state bird.
Ruffed Grouse.
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Why did the Quakers leave England?
They were persecuted there.
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WHat farms were established that furthered the textile industry.
Flax and hemp.
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What document in 1682 aloowed an assembley to be elected by people
The Frame of Government.
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When was the colony founded
1682
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What is the state flower?
Mountain laurel.
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What other major industries thrived in Pennsylvania?
Ship building, mining, textiles, and agriculture.
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What was Pennsylvania's government changed to in 1775?
A Proprietary Colony.
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What did Penn believe his colony would become?
The Seed of the Nation.
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What does Mountain Laurel smoke do?
Kill you.
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What was the official religion
There was none! Pennsylvania was open to all kinds of religions.
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What was the most expensive high demand commodity?
Tobacco.
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WHo approved every new ammendment.
They were submitted to the people before approval.
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What kind of colony did Pennsylvania start out as
A chartered colony.
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How did religious freedom affect Pennsylvania's growth.
It attracted many diverse people to go there and live their life without worrying about being persecuted.
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What did Pennsylvania not import because of Penn's beliefs?
Slaves.
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What did Penn want men in the colony to participate in
Government.
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What is the capitol of the state?
Harrisburg.
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