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P.A. History
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P.A. Early Years
Henry Hudosn explores the Hudson River. His ship was called the Half Moon. -
William Penn Sr.
English Admiral, he was a wealthly land owner in England. William was good friends with Chales the II (king of england.) Loans money from the King to fiance his wars in Europe. -
William Penn Jr.
Attends oxford university. Becomes a quaker at 23 and becomes a preacher. Faher disinherits him. -
Pennsylvania
Condition attched to PA from King, Collect taxes, can veto any law, Colony must be PA. Wants land name for Penn Sr. -
Government
Penn Forms nine men council/ 7 english, 2 swedes. Starts capital of Philedelphia city of brotherly love. -
The Great Law
4 majors ideas of great law. No work on Sundays. Prisons became work houses, in England they were lockups. All religion welcome. Only murder and treason punishable b death
