The Colony of Pennsylvania


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This volume invites readers to step back in time to colonial Pennsylvania, in whose storied history we can find the origins of the United States. This comprehensive look at Pennsylvania’s colonial era covers its Quaker origins, early industry, its unique social and religious climate, and the role it played in America’s most important revolutionary events. Readers will learn about key historical figures, such as William Penn and Benjamin Franklin, as well as monumental historical events that took place in Pennsylvania, including the meeting of the First and Second Continental Congresses, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and more. Primary sources, maps, and period-specific artwork transport readers back in time to the second state’s legendary colonial history.




Pennsylvania


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A detailed look at the formation of the colony of Pennsylvania, its government, and its overall history, plus a prologue on world events in 1681 and an epilogue on Pennsylvania today.




William Penn's "holy Experiment"


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An explanation of Pennsylvania history between the years 1681 and 1701. The chapters contain material about the religion, the philosophy, the economic life, and the social life of the people in Pennsylvania.




Colonial Pennsylvania


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Pennsylvania Colony


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Readers learn about colonial life and the events that led to revolution and statehood.







Minutes of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania


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This comprehensive collection of primary source documents provides a fascinating window into the political and social history of colonial Pennsylvania. Spanning over ninety years of colonial history, these minutes offer a detailed look at the debates, conflicts, and alliances that shaped the government of the colony. They also provide insight into the experiences and perspectives of ordinary Pennsylvanians, including women, Native Americans, and African Americans. Edited by Samuel Hazard and originally published in the 1850s, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of early America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.