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Pennsylvania History
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Dutch Explorers
Dutch explorers looking for Northwest passage, travel into Pennsylvania through the Schuykill River. -
Tinicum Island
Sweden sets up permanent town in Pennsylvania, Tinicum Island -
Holland's Rule
Sweden loses war in Europe to Holland. Holland gains all Swedish colonies including Pennsylvania. -
England's Rule
England defeats Holland and receives all of their colonies. This includes Pennsylvania, which is in New Amsterdam now named New York. -
Pennsylvania Charter
King Charles signs the Charter of Pennsylvania in owe of his debt to William Penn. -
Pennsylvania's Design
William Penn establishes capital city of Philadelphia, three original counties, and the General Assembly.
