William Penn and the Quakers - the Pennsylvania Colony (1982)

Describes the Quakers' struggle for religious freedom and the founding of the Pennsylvania colony, under the leadership of William Penn. Describes the colony's belief in freedom of speech and religion, and in the equality of all. Explains why Pennsylvania prospered.
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1982

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Bro the title said william penn and i was like no fucking way thats actually him

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This video kept mentioning Philadelphia, like it was the first city in Pennsylvania. Chester was where William Penn landed and was the first city in Pennsylvania.