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Pennsylvania

By: Daniela Campos and David McDevitt. Pennsylvania . William Penn George Fox Quakers Inner Light Shackamaxon Treaty. Key terms. In 1497, John Cabot came to N.A. English crown was being restored. Charles II owed a debt to many people.

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Pennsylvania

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  1. By: Daniela Campos and David McDevitt Pennsylvania

  2. William Penn George Fox Quakers Inner Light Shackamaxon Treaty Key terms

  3. In 1497, John Cabot came to N.A. • English crown was being restored. • Charles II owed a debt to many people. • One of them: Sir. William Penn (April 23, 1621- September 16, 1770) • His son: William Penn who discovered Pennsylvania. Introduction (England)

  4. Born October 14, 1644 & Anglican family • At 22 years old he became a religious member of the Society of Friends/ Quakers • Quakers= every man deserves to be treated equally & God is your only ruler • In 1668, Penn was imprisoned • Penn became best friends with George Fox • George Fox = minister William penn

  5. Penn heard about the New World & Quakers heading over • Wanted to est. a refuge for Quakers persecuted • Charles II gave Penn a piece of land in the colonies in Jan., 1681 • In Oct., 1682 they arrived in “New Wales” • Purchased land from Indians • Made unofficial treaty Founding of pennsylvania

  6. Quakers-Religious Society of Friends Founded by George Fox in 1650 Devoted to Peaceful Principles Pacifists Treated all people equal Quakers

  7. Quakers believe they have a direct-personal experience with God If friends meet they can receive collective guidance by God Inward Light – Christ’s Light Shining on them Inner Light

  8. The Quakers had emphasis on Family Women have Spiritual Power Women oversaw domestic and community life The focus of children and “holy conversation” gave women unusual community power Role of women and children

  9. Established in 1682 • Consisted of a governor • The proprietor (Penn) • A 72-member Provincial Council • And a larger general Assembly • 4 Succeeding Frames of Government • Liberal Government government

  10. Penn was careful about where he chose his spot. • Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers • Wheat & corn=most but also grown= rye, hemp & flax • Saw & gristmills used streams for power • Shipbuilding • Trade with N.A. • Corn, squash, fur & game economy

  11. By 1684 slaves were at work. • Manufactured: • Iron, guns, & powder • Industries: • Textile products at home • Printing, publishing, & papermaking • Abundance of slaves (negroes) • By 1700, 1 in 10 Phils. owned slaves • Indentured Servants from Europe • Pennsylvania had 1st hospital, library & insurance company • By 1776 the colony’s commerce was worth millions of dollars economy

  12. Shackamaxon Treaty Respect towards the Native Americans Refused to assist New England’s Indian Wars Treated as Equals Philadelphia's Pop-1750 :15,000 Pennsylvania’s Pop-1750 : 119,000 Population – Dealings W/ Native Americans

  13. Founder: William Penn Land of the Quakers & any other religion Very successful First colony to promote antislavery Brotherly love One of the foundations for USA = Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave Conclusion

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