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King Charles II of England grants a charter to William Penn giving him Pennsylvania as payment for money owed to Penn's late father.
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William Penn arrives in Pennsylvania.
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Benjamin Franklin begins the first lending library.
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The first Continental Congres meets in Philadelphia
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The Revolutionary war begins and the second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia.
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The Declaration of Independance is signed in Philadelphia.
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When Pennsylvania becomes the 2nd state.
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Harrisburg becomes the permanent capital of Pennsylvania.
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The Battle of Gettysburg fought.
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The Johnstown flood kills more than 2,000 people.
