Main Events in PA History by Adam Strobel and Stephen Rubinosky

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  • The Birth of William Penn

    The Birth of William Penn
    In London, October 24th, 1644 the son of Admiral Sir William Penn Sr. was born.

  • Creation of Society of Friends

    Creation of Society of Friends
    In 1647 George Fox is credited with founding the Society of Friends, though it wasn't a definite organization until later 1648.

  • First Religious Meeting

    First Religious Meeting
    Quakers the first religious meeting at Upland in 1675, great numbers of Quakers then came after that when William Penn recieved his charter.

  • Signing the Charter of PA

    Signing the Charter of PA
    King Charles II owed Admiral Penn E16,000, William Penn Jr. was seeking a new haven in the New World for persecuted Friends, he asked the King to grant him land where Pennsylvania is now, The King signed the charter of PA march 4th, 1681, and it was proclaimed on April 2nd.

  • First Frame of Government

    First Frame of Government
    Penn drew up the First Frame of Government in England, which was the proposed constitution for PA

  • Great Law

    Great Law
    The proprieter summoned a general assembly to Chester on the 4th of December. This assembly adopted the Great Law on December 7th, the code that became the fundamental basis of PA's law, and granted the liberty of conscience.