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William Penn was a real estate entrepreneur, and an early Quaker who founded Pennsylvania in 1682. He was born on October 14, 1644. In 1681 King Charles ll handed over a large piece of land in America to Penn for the debt he owed to William’s father. Penn formed a democratic government with the freedom of religion, fair trials, elected representatives of the people in power, and a separation of powers. He had good a good relationship with King Charles ll. Penn called the area Sylvania, and then King Charles ll changed it to Pennsylvania to honor Williams father. Pennsylvania had rapid growth but never resulted in a profit for Penn. Later on Penn was imprisoned in England for debt, and died penniless in 1718.

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Video about William Penn

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William Penn Religious Revolutionary, segment from "The American Birthright Part I" Documentary

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This is an incredible story. William Penn tried to challenge the King of England and his official church. He was thrown in prison and suffered miserable conditions for his faith. He would not compromise and was eventually released. He helped to start a movement that lead to America, and a colony here in 1780's.

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Map of the Middle Colonies.