Pennsylvania

Events:
 * Date Founded || Pennsylvania was founded on March 14, 1681. ||
 * Founded By || Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn. ||
 * Purpose of colony(Reason for founding the colony) || William Penn and some of the Quakers were looking for religious freedom. They wanted to get away from persecution of everybody around them. Pennsylvania would become sort of a safe haven for the Quakers and anyone else that wanted to join their colony. ||
 * Type of Colony || Charles II granted the charter to William Penn, so Pennsylvania is a Proprietary type of colony. Which means that just William Penn owns it and not some company. ||
 * Primary Economic Activities || **Agriculture:** Pennsylvania ranked the leading agriculture area and produced a lot for exports which made them wealthy. Wheat and corn were the leading crops, though rye, hemp, and flax were also important.
 * Manufacturing:** With so many natural resources, it made it easier for early development of industries.Sawmills and gristmills were usually the first to appear, using the power of the streams.
 * Livestock:** Pennsylvania is a leading state in the production of milk. Beef cattle rank second among the state's products. Almost 70% of Pennsylvania's agricultural income is by livestock and livestock products. ||
 * Major Events/People/Key Ideas || People:
 * William Penn- Founder of the colony.
 * King Charles ll: Signed the charter of Pennsylvania.
 * Sir William Penn (father of William Penn): Who Pennsylvania was named after.
 * King James ll is overthrown in 1688 as a result of the English revolution, and because of this Penn was without his province from 1692-1694.
 * The Colonial Wars: The French and Indian War- Due to competition between the French and Pennsylvania for Indian fur trades. When French tried to establish control over the upper Ohio Valley it led to this colonial war.
 * Society of Friends, or the Quakers origins lie in the intense religious ferment of the 17th century England. George Fox was credited for founding it in 1647.
 * In 1681 Penn drew up the **First Frame Of Government**, the proposed constitution for Pennsylvania. ||
 * Date it became a Royal Colony || It became a Royal Colony on December, 3 1767 ||  || . ||   ||


 * William Penn**

Sources:
 * [| http://www.legis.state.pa.us/wu01/vc/visitor_info/pa_history/pa_history.htm]
 * [| http://www.pagrandchapter.com/info.html]
 * http://www.netstate.com/economy/pa_economy.htm
 * http://www.publicbookshelf.com/public_html/Our_Country_Vol_1/colonialp_fh.html