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Founding of Pennsylvania
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Dutch Exploers
In 1609 Dutch Explorers (Henry Hudson and a group of explorers) went to Pennsylvania and established in Fort Beversrede, which is now modern day Philadelphia. -
Cornelius
Cornelius Hendrickson from the Netherlands came and explored part of Pennsylvania. -
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Hendrickson
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Sweidsh
The Swedish established the first permanent settlement in Pennsylvania. It was on Tinicum Island. Created homes, schools, building,churches etc. and different towns all throughout Pennsylvania. -
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Swedish
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New Amsterdam attacks
In 1655, Dutch of New Amsterdam (which is now considered modern day New York) attacked the Swedish settlements in PA and took control of Pennsylvania. -
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New Amsterdam
In 1655, Dutch of New Amsterdam (which is now considered modern day New York) attacked the Swedish settlements in PA and took control of Pennsylvania. -
Penn receives grant
Penn received a grant from Kinf Charles II. Charles owed Penn's father money, but he died. Repays his son with all of the land of PA -
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Royal Grant
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PA BOOM
The economy in PA sky-rocketed. Penn sold all of his land. There was the quitrent rent where 20 cents could buy somebody 100 acres. Philadelphia grew extremely quick. 3,000 people moved to Pennsylvania in the first year -
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economy of PA
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PA is a state
in 1683 Pennsylvania, Conditions attached to PA from the king. Penn wanted to name it Sylvania for Penn's Woods. Formed The Great Law and a new government. -
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Pennsylvania
