Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Middle Colonies: Quakers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
A good look at the philosophy of the Quakers who colonized William Penn's religious refuge in the colony of Pennsylvania. Read about Penn's liberal views about government, religious freedom, and relations with Native Americans.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Pennsylvania
Can you name the "two major cities" that dominate the state of Pennsylvania? At this site from the Library of Congress you can learn about how William Penn named this state and find answers to many other questions, as this site takes a...
Other
Swarthmore College: Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges
Read an excerpt of William Penn's Charter of Privileges- an early manifestation of religious freedom later to be enshrined in the U.S. Bill of Rights- that isolates the provisions Penn made for the free practice of religion in the colony.
Other
Introduction to Historical Maps of Pennsylvania
This site discusses the beginnings of Pennsylvania and mentions the selling of West part of the colony by Lord John Berkeley.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Middle Colonies: City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia
Philadelphia was the colony of Pennsylvania forsome time. Read about what William Penn's vision was for the city and why the city became so important.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Fruits of Solitude
The complete text of "Fruits of Solitude" by William Penn.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Discovery of the Beautiful Empire of Guiana
The complete text of "The Discovery of the Large, Rich, and Beautiful Empire of Guiana" by William Penn.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: William Penn
Overview and biographical facts on the life of William Penn, the Quaker leader of the Pennsylvania Colony.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) Founder of Pennsylvania
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) Founder of Pennsylvania
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) Founder of Pennsylvania
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) Founder of Pennsylvania
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) Founder of Pennsylvania
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
The founder of the colony of Pennsylvania, born in London, England, Oct. 14, 1644; died at Ruscombe, England, July 30, 1718.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
William Penn as a young man
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) Founder of the Province of Pennsylvania
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) "The founder of the state of Pennsylvania, and the most widely-known member of the Quakers." -Foster, 1921
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
Founder of the Province of Pennsylvania in 1677. He was born in 1644 and died in 1718.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
William Penn (October 14, 1644 - July 30, 1718) was founder and "Absolute Proprietor" of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
(1644-1718) William Penn was an English colonist and best known as founder of Pennsylvania.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
An English entrepreneur who founded the Province of Pennsylvania in colonial America.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Penn
William Penn (October 14, 1644 - July 30, 1718) was founder and "Absolute Proprietor" of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future U.S. state of Pennsylvania. He was known as an early champion of...