jan 1, 1681 - Pennsylvania founded

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[1681]

Founded by Quakers, society of friends
- Peaceful group
- Egalitarian (treated everyone as equals)
- Spoke out against slavery
- Wouldn't pay taxes to Anglican church

William Penn (leader of Quakers)

Pennsylvania becomes a haven for persecuted people

Religious tolerance, no milita, no limits on immigration
- Growth on population -> Quakers lose control

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