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It was a colony under William Penn, a Quaker. William was friends with the King of England, Charles II. The king had owed William Penn's father, but he died, so he gave William Penn Pennsylvania for the debt. Pennsylvania was a well governed colony. It was the signing place of the Constitution. Pennsylvania was the most important place of signing documents. Ben Franklin lived in Pennsylvania, too.
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Judy1700 1737 The Iroquois force the Native Americans to give the colonists their land in the Walking Purchase
1774 The First Continental Congress opens in Philadelphia
1775 The Second Continental Congress opens in Philadelphia; delegates elect Washington as the Continental Army's commander in chief
1776 The Declaration of Independence is signed in Philadelphia; all men are given the right to vote, regardless of race
1777 The British occupy Philadelphia; Washington and his troops camp for the winter at Valley Forge
1780 Pennsylvania gradually frees all slaves born in the state; slaves continue to appear on the Pennsylvania census until 1850
1787 The U.S. Constitution is written in Philadelphia; Pennsylvania becomes the second state on 12 December
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Why did colonist settle in Pennsylvania in the 1700's?
So they could have religious freedom.
What was the house architecture in Pennsylvania in 1700?
In 1700, the architecture of houses was somewhat primitive. However, many houses in cities were being built of stone blocks quarried nearby. Some of them survive today.
Who lived in Pennsylvania first?
As throughout all of the United States, Native American Indians first lived in Pennsylvania. When William Penn founded Pennsylvania, he opened it to all people seeking religious freedom. The Quakers were one of the largest groups who colonized Pennsylvania. The Quakers led to many differerent religious sects that we have today.
Did people use ice boxes in the 1700's?
No, They had no refrigerators in the 1700's.
Where was the capital of U.S located in 1700?
There was no United States or US capital in 1700.
