Pennsylvania
Reasons for founding: It was founded for religious freedom for Quakers, trade, and profits.
Date of Founding: 1682
Economy: Fertile lands helped agricultural farming (Wheat, Corn, Dairy, and Cattle) Manufactures such as textiles, paper making, and shipbuilding. Fur, Iron, and lumber.
Geography: Fertile soil and many trees.
Government: Proprietary government system
Celebrities/Important Residents: William Penn, Benjamin Franklin.
Religion: Colony formed for Quakers but once established gives religious freedom for all religions,no given or established religion.
Residency Requirements: Mostly Quakers but also for people who came for religious freedom. Farmers and and people who came for trading, building, and profits.
Target Residents: Quakers seeking a safe haven from religious persecution
Founding Documents: Charter of Privileges granted by William Penn
Bibliography:
americanhistory.about.com
www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm
www.usahistory.info/colonies/Pennsylvania.html
Date of Founding: 1682
Economy: Fertile lands helped agricultural farming (Wheat, Corn, Dairy, and Cattle) Manufactures such as textiles, paper making, and shipbuilding. Fur, Iron, and lumber.
Geography: Fertile soil and many trees.
Government: Proprietary government system
Celebrities/Important Residents: William Penn, Benjamin Franklin.
Religion: Colony formed for Quakers but once established gives religious freedom for all religions,no given or established religion.
Residency Requirements: Mostly Quakers but also for people who came for religious freedom. Farmers and and people who came for trading, building, and profits.
Target Residents: Quakers seeking a safe haven from religious persecution
Founding Documents: Charter of Privileges granted by William Penn
Bibliography:
americanhistory.about.com
www.landofthebrave.info/pennsylvania-colony.htm
www.usahistory.info/colonies/Pennsylvania.html