William Penn's Freedom Seeker

The New World a place of death, theft, racism, and injustice, where many had little to no voice and those who dared to speak against the common practices were often punished. Born October 16, 1644, William Penn would be one of the first heroes of American Liberty, having found Pennsylvania where those who resided were allowed to have freedom of conscience and could practice whichever religion they desired. As opposed to other colonies where English newcomers were to follow The Church of England, Penn would stand up against both the New World and the Old World. Quaker.org and the book titled Freedom Seeker: A story about William Penn, demonstrate and elaborate more on how these activists contributed to U.S. history by becoming the most liberal …show more content…
2 This new land would be named Pennsylvania after his late father, it would be a great new start, a fresh beginning for all those who felt pressured into a religion; if things went according to plan life would change for many and it would influence future resistances towards any government. Once he obtained the land he began advertising a judgment free government, in Penn’s words, “God... will, I believe, bless and make it the seed of a nation.” 2. He had many concepts for his new land, many plans that would eventually grow to influence how the United States would run its government, as it would be the ground basis of Thomas Jefferson’s inspiration as he would write the Declaration of …show more content…
He believed these original inhabitants should be, “examples of justice and goodness.” 2 He wanted to do things differently, Indians had already suffered greatly by the arrival of foreigners, having to relocate and endure violence in most cases. One thing for certain, peaceful communication would benefit both sides. The grounds of this new colony attracted many, not just those of English descent, many of its immigrants would be of vast diversities and religions, and this would benefit the newly established colony since the people of diverse backgrounds also withheld different skills needed to construct the colony of Pennsylvania. According to Pennsburry.com, religious tolerance would create stronger governments and wealthier societies.3
In conclusion, prior to his death he’d travel back to England where he spent much of his remaining years facing trouble yet again, many uttering that “tough experiences had taken its toll on Penn” 1. Nevertheless, Penn had contributed immensely to the New World, the place where Thomas Jefferson would someday write The Declaration of Independence. Pennsylvania which at one point would be one of the most populated colonies in the country would be the first and the most important influencer of American liberty