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It was granted to William Penn in lieu of money as payment of debt that was owed to his father. He embraced the Quaker lifestyle and made Pennsylvania a haven for Quakers and religious liberties.
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn. He did not fully agree with the Puritans so he became a Quaker. Quakers are people who do not like war.

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It was granted to William Penn in lieu of money as payment of debt that was owed to his father. He embraced the Quaker lifestyle and made Pennsylvania a haven for Quakers and religious liberties.
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn. He did not fully agree with the Puritans so he became a Quaker. Quakers are people who do not like war.

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William Penn founded Pennsylvania in order to achieved religious freedom. He wanted a colony where he and fellow Quakers would be safe from persecution.

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