Colonial Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 by William Penn as a place for Quakers to practice their religion freely. It became an important colony due to agriculture, cities like Philadelphia which fostered the arts, and its role during the American Revolution. Pennsylvania was a diverse colony inhabited by Quakers, Germans, Scots-Irish, and African slaves. Newspapers emerged as an important form of communication and entertainment for colonists.
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William Penn's Experiment in the Wilderness: Promise and Legend
Author(s): J. William Frost
Source: The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 107, No. 4 (Oct., 1983), pp.
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William Penr?s
Experiment in the Wilderness:
Promise and hegend
A T THE CLOSE of the American War for Independence, a group
/% of Quaker whalers from the island of Nantucket, who had
A JL experienced wartime deprivation because of English and
American embargoes, determined to immigrate to
a
place where they
could regain prosperity. Settling in Dunkirk and seeking only peace
and security, the Quakers arrived just in time for the French Revolu
tion. The central Paris government during the wars with Austria and
England sent commissioners
to Dunkirk in 1797 to stir up popular
support. After a French victory, the commissioners demanded that all
people show their support for the Revolution by lighting candles in the
windows?what Friends called an illumination. But for 125 years
Quakers had refused to illuminate their houses for military victories as a
testimony to their pacifist principles.
Fearful of mob violence, William Rotch, leader of the Dunkirk
Quaker community, sought protection from the Mayor, who referred
them to the radicals recently arrived from Paris. Approaching one
commissioner with some trepidation, Rotch explained the Quaker tes
timony a.
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William Penn
One of the most memorable people in United States religious history whose efforts are still evident in this twenty first century is William Penn. In today’s America, Penn is recognized through the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) as their chief. Penn is also well remembered through the city of Philadelphia, which was in fact, the first city for Penn to plan and build in his colony. His writing capabilities can also not go unmentioned. In fact, one of his most important works is No Cross, No Crown; A Discourse Showing the Nature and Discipline of the Holy Cross of Christ—a well-known Christian classic. This essay explores different facets of William Penn including his position as icon in the Capitol, his relations with Native Americans, his planning of Philadelphia, and particularly, his affiliation with the Quakers. It is because of Penn’s political intelligence coupled with his strong beliefs in religious tolerance that he is considered one of America’s early heroes.
William Penn was from an Anglican family that was very distinguished because they adherents of English Church. His father was Sir William Penn, a landowner. At twenty two, Penn decided to join the Quakers, which were also referred to as the Religious Society of Friends. The Quakers obeyed the “inner light”, which they believed to have come directly from God. They refused to take their hats off or even bow for any man. They also refused to take up arms. Their beliefs were completely different compared to beliefs that other Christians had (Barbour and Frost 167). The Oxford University in England expelled Penn in the year 1662 when he refused to conform to the teachings of the Anglican Church. He used to publicly state his beliefs and he printed some of the things that he believed in. At that time, there was no freedom of speech in England.
The Quakers’ founder, George Foxx was a close friend to Penn. Oliver Cromwell’s death was a time of turmoil to the Quakers since they were suspected for the death because they had beliefs that differed from the religion that had been imposed for the state. ****** They had also refused to swear a loyalty oath to Cromwell, who was the king. Quakers did not swear since Christ had commanded people not to swear (Penn 21). The religious views that Penn had were a distress to his father. Naval service had helped him earn an Ireland estate and he had always hoped that the intelligence and charisma that his son had could help him in winning favor at Charles II court. However, that could not happen since his son was always arrested. Penn and George Foxx were frequent companions since they could always travel together in order to spread their ministry (Penn 20). He also wrote a comprehension that was detailed and comprehensive regarding Quakerism. After the death of his father in 1670, Penn inherited the estates of the family and he could frequently visit the court of King Charles II where he was always campaigning for freedom in relig.
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William Penn
What religion was William Penn?
William Pen was from an Anglican family that was very distinguished. His father was Sir William Pen who was a landowner. At twenty two, Penn decided to join the Quakers which was also referred to as the Religious Society of Friends. The Quakers used to obey the inner light and they believed that the inner light came directly from God. They refused to take their hats off or even bow for any man. They also refused to take their arms up. Their beliefs were completely different as compared to the beliefs that the other Christians had (Barbour & Frost, 1988).
The Oxford University in England expelled Penn in the year 1662 since he refused to conform to the teachings of the Anglican Church. He could publicly state his beliefs and he could also print some of the things that he believed in.
Quakers’ founder was George Foxx who was a close friend to Penn. Cromwell’s death was a time of turmoil to the Quakers since they were suspected for the death. They were suspected because they had beliefs that differed from the religion that had been imposed for the state. They had also refused to swear a loyalty oath to Cromwell, who was the king. Quakers did not swear since Christ had commanded people not to swear.
The religious views that Penn had were a distress to his father. Naval service had helped him earn an Ireland estate and he had always hoped that the intelligence and charisma that his son had could help him in winning favor at the Charles II court. However, that could not happen since his son was always arrested. Penn and George Foxx were frequent companions since they could always travel together in order to spread their ministry. He also wrote a comprehension that was detailed and comprehensive regarding Quakerism. After the death of his father in 1670, Penn inherited the estates of the family and he could frequently visit the court of King Charles II where he was always campaigning for freedom in religion (Penn, 1794).
Where was William Penn born?
William Penn was born in London, United Kingdom. He was born on fourteenth of October in the year 1644. He was a privileged son since he was born by a gentleman who was a land owner. Thomas Loe, who was a Quaker minister, greatly affected Penn by his teachings.
In 1677 a group of important men all from Penn’s religion received a land area in the Colonies for them to settle. Penn himself remained in England but wrote a government for this new community. In what part of the US was this land area located?
In the year 1677, the Quakers relocated to another land. The city of Burlington is located in the Burlington County in New Jersey. It is Philadelphia’s suburb. The Quakers settlers moved to Burlington. Burlington served as West Jersey’s capital until the year 1702. The Quakers were able to formally establish their congregation in the year 1678. Initially, they could meet in private homes. However, between 1683 and 1687, a hexagonal house that was made .
2. Before it was a colony… Before any European settlers arrived in what is now Pennsylvania, Native Americans inhabited the area. As early as 1647, Swedish, Dutch and English Settlers were living there as well. In 1681, Pennsylvania officially became a colony. In 1682, the city plan for Philadelphia was laid out and the frame of government for Pennsylvania was also put into effect.
4. William Penn Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in the search for religious freedom for a group of people known as the Quakers. Pennsylvania literally means “Penn’s Woods”
5. Brief History of William Penn Born in London on October 14th, 1644 The son of Sir William Penn, an eminent English admiral He became a Quaker during his studies This caused many problems with him and his father Eventually this led Penn to going to America and founding Pennsylvania He was instrumental in Philadelphia becoming one of the most important cities in colonial times
6. Quakers Quakers were a group of religious people who refused to recognize all social ranks, or to pay taxes to carry on wars. They originated in England but they fled to America to escape religious persecution. They were not greeted with open arms in Massachusetts or the other colonies so William Penn made it his goal to set up a new colony. With the money he inherited from his fathers death he bought the land that became Pennsylvania, from the King of England.
7. General Beliefs of Quakers Quakers are pacifists, committed to non violence and anti war activities. Quakers are allowed to drink alcohol, but are warned against drinking to excess. Quakers are 'anti-Clerical', believe that God and an understanding of God comes best from within and not from the teachings of a spiritual leader. Some extreme Quakers are committed to what is known as plainness in dress and speech. They prefer simple colors and styles of clothing, usually handmade, and remain reserved in speech and temperament. They refer to themselves as “Friends”.
8. Other Settlers In addition to the Quakers, Pennsylvania was largely inhabited by Germans, which is why Pennsylvania has a large amount of Pennsylvania Dutch people today, and Scotch Irish because of the hardships in Ireland There were also 4,000 African American slaves in Pennsylvania by 1730 Although Quakers did not believe in slavery, the Germans and Irish had them
9. Agriculture Even in Colonial times, Pennsylvania has been an agricultural leader By the 1750s an amazing farming area had developed in southeastern Pennsylvania. Wheat and corn were the leading crops Rye, hemp, and flax were also important crops.
11. The Pennsylvania Chronicle The Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser was an American colonial newspaper founded in 1767 It was published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prior to the American Revolution It was founded by William Goddard and his business partners Joseph Galloway and Thomas Wharton. Benjamin Franklin was also a partner with the Chronicle
12. The Pennsylvania Chronicle The newspaper was established to challenge the power of the Penn family and ultimately the Crown authorities who at that time were placing laws and taxes on the colonists without fair representation in the British Parliament.
13. Colonial Newspapers Newspapers were a way for the colonial leaders to communicate news to the rest of the community. It was the only way people could learn what was going on in the their own city, and their neighboring colonies. There was another news paper in Pennsylvania called the “Pennsylvania Gazette”
14. The Pennsylvania Gazette The Pennsylvania Gazette was one of the United States' most prominent newspapers from 1728 until the American Revolution. Benjamin Franklin printed this paper and also wrote many political pieces under aliases.
15. First Political Cartoon Benjamin Franklin used the Pennsylvania Gazette to illustrate various points about the British. This was the first political cartoon in an American newspaper It signifies the push for unity within the colonies.
16. Join or Die Ironically, this cartoon had nothing to do with the British at first, but instead it urged unity to defend the colonies from the French and Indian War. Ten years later, this cartoon was then used as the face of unity within the colonies in the face of the British and the Revolutionary War.
17. Join or Die A snake is used in this political cartoon because of a popular folk lore in colonial times. It was believed that a snake that had been cut into pieces could come back to life if reassembled before sunset. This stressed the importance that although the colonies did not always believe the same things, if they could come together on the issue of the French and Indian war, they could survive.
18. Entertainment Unlike Europeans at the time, the colonists did not get to enjoy concerts, museums and plays for entertainment, even in their major cities. Americans found entertainment in folk music, conversation with friends, books, and newspapers though. By 1750, every major city had a newspaper Philadelphia was more advanced than most though.
19. Philadelphia and the Arts Philadelphia was known in colonial times as the "Athens of America" because of its rich cultural life. Because of William Penn and his liberal way of thinking, Pennsylvania was noted for the variety and strength of its intellectual and educational institutions and interests. In 1740, an academy held its first classes. This became the College of Philadelphia and ultimately grew into the University of Pennsylvania. It was the only nondenominational college of the colonial period. The arts and sciences flourished, and the public buildings of Philadelphia were the marvel of the colonies. Newspapers and magazines flourished, as did law and medicine. Pennsylvania can claim America's first hospital, first library, and first insurance company.
20. Restrictions in Colonial Pennsylvania Because of their strict religion, Quakers were not allowed to participate in things such as gambling, horse racing, singing, dancing, and play-acting. Oddly enough, Taverns were becoming more and more popular in Pennsylvania and other colonies though.
21. Children Kids in colonial Pennsylvania play many of the same games we play today. Leap frog, marbles, hopscotch, blind man's bluff and pick up sticks were all games enjoyed back then and now. They also played with dolls, tops, puzzles and other toys that could be made easily.
22. The First Library By the first half of the 18th century some colonists could even borrow books from America's first library, established by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia. Many Pennsylvanians used reading as a form of entertainment once it was more accessible.
23. Architecture In architecture, the red brick construction of southeastern Pennsylvania was supplemented by buildings in the Greek Revival style. The New England influence was strong in the domestic architecture of the northern counties.
24. Pennsylvania During the Revolution While Pennsylvania was trying to form and organize becoming a state, they were also providing leadership and providing a meeting place for the men who were concerned with building a country. Philadelphia was the nations capital during the revolution. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed and ratified in Philadelphia.
25. Pennsylvania was a unique and important colony and without it the United States wouldn’t be the country it is today.
26. Works Cited Colonial America: History and Culture. UNCP, 21 Sept. 2001. Web. 28 Jan. 2011. <http://www.uncp.edu> "Colonial Pennsylvania." Founding Fathers Information. 29 Jan. 2011. <http://www.foundingfathers.info/> Pennsylvania State History. 28 Jan. 2011. <http://www.legis.state.pa.us> William Penn. Independence Hall Association, 2010. Jan. 2011. <http://www.ushistory.org>