Pennsylvania Colony

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Which colonies were part of the British Middle Colonies?

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Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware.

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Who founded the Pennsylvania Colony and when?

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William Penn in 1681.

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What type of colony was Pennsylvania?

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A proprietary colony. This meant the King gave one person permission to  settle the land for England . That person could invite others to come settle there too

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What was William Penn's religious affiliation?

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William Penn was a Quaker.

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What was William Penn's vision for Pennsylvania?

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He wanted it to be a 'Holy Experiment' with religious tolerance and a strong but fair government.

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Who lived in the area before William Penn and his followers settled?

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Many Indigenous peoples, including the Lenape people.

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What grains were grown in the Middle Colonies?

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wheat, barley, oats, rye, and corn.