4 mar 1681 año - Province of Pennsylvania founded

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The colony of Pennsylvania was chartered by King Charles II of England to William Penn (after whom the colony was named). The colony was organized to be another religious safe haven. Penn was a Quaker, another religious group persecuted in England. Similarly to Rhode Island, Pennsylvania was quite radical, desiring equality for blacks, women, and Native Americans. Penn disliked slavery, and offered refuge to Native American tribes driven out of their homeland through war. Penn also made sure to purchase land claimed by Native Americans, sometimes even twice when multiple tribes claimed it. Since Quakers were pacifists, it was important that Penn sustain good relations with his Native American neighbors. The colonial government was an appointed legislative council and an elected assembly, with most men being able to vote. Penn sold land at low prices, never turning much of a profit.