History of Pennsylvania

Charter of Pennsylvania

Mar 4, 1681

King Charles signes the Charter of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Becomes Official

Apr 2, 1681

Pennsylvania was officially signed over to William Penn, and was officially proclaimed.

King James II was overthrown

Jun 5, 1688

King James was overthrown from his power, depriving Penn from Pennsylvania.

Penn Regains power over Pennsylvania

Dec 3, 1694

New Proprietor of Pennsylvania

Apr 20, 1773

John Penn II became a resident executive in Pennsylvania and also became the proprietor. He was styled as the "Governor and Commander in Chief"

Pennsylvania becomes very populated

Oct 4, 1776

In 1776, Pennsylvania became the third largest English colony.