Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 by William Penn with a charter granted to him by King Charles II. Pennsylvania was created as a place for the Quakers to be able to practice their religion, to make a profit, and for Penn to exercise liberal ideas. Pennsylvania was the most suitable colony to live in for someone wanting religious freedom, good relations with Native Americans, and to make a living with the good economy.
Pennsylvania was a middle colony who had the nickname "bread basket". With the fertile soil, many crops could be grown with ease and made Pennsylvania a major exporter of wheat. The different crops grown such as wheat, corn, rye, hemp, and flax were grown and entered gristmills for grinding. This made Pennsylvania better
Pennsylvania was a middle colony who had the nickname "bread basket". With the fertile soil, many crops could be grown with ease and made Pennsylvania a major exporter of wheat. The different crops grown such as wheat, corn, rye, hemp, and flax were grown and entered gristmills for grinding. This made Pennsylvania better