William Penn establishes the Province of Pennsylvania as a colony for Quakers in America.
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In 1681, William Penn founded the Province of Pennsylvania, a significant event in US history as it became a haven for religious freedom and tolerance. Penn, a Quaker, established the colony based on principles of equality and acceptance, attracting settlers from various religious backgrounds seeking refuge from persecution. The establishment of Pennsylvania laid the groundwork for the principles of democracy and civil liberties that would later shape the United States. #Pennsylvania #WilliamPenn #ReligiousFreedom #Tolerance #USHistory
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