William Penn's Timeline by Hills, Angelise Brenea

William Penn's Birth

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William Penn was born on October 14th, 1644. He was born in London, United Kingdom.

Penn's Charter given by King Charles II

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On March 4th 1681, King Charles II granted William Penn Pennsylvania. Penn founded Pennsylvania as a colony to provide freedom for Quakers. The significance of this event is just for him to have a haven for the Quaker group.

Penn's Arrival in Pennsylvania

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The following year in August 30th 1682, William Penn finally made his way to Pennsylvania for the first time. William was a pacifist and made sure that the colony living there knew no war or bloodshed would take place. The significance of this event is a big step that William Penn took to ensure freedom, and a land of diversity.

Penn's Treaty of Friendship (Treaty of Shackamaxon)

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On June 23, 1683 William Penn promised to live with the natives in “openness and love” and as “one flesh and one blood”. Following that Tamanend replied, “We will live in love with William Penn and his children, while the sun, moon, and stars endure.” After that generation the nation cheated the treaty, but this is still expressed today through paintings and other forms of art. It is significant because it is Pennsylvania's most long-standing historical tradition.

The Charter of Privileges

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On October 28th, 1701 the Charter of Privileges recognized the authority of the constitutional law concept used within common wealth over the colony. While still creating a local governing body that would propose and execute the laws. The significance of it is it established an unusually democratic form of government. Although monarchy still was holding some kind of power, it showed an important shift towards democracy.

William Penn's Death Date

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July 30th, 1718 William Penn passed away. He was an English religious, social reformer and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania.