jan 1, 1677 - Pennsylvania Founded

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Using land he was given from the British king as a result of him owing Penn's father a debt, William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers, who were persecuted during the time for their inclusive, non discriminatory beliefs. The colony instituted a government that gave unprecedented freedom to citizens and represents a major step towards democracy and religious freedom in America. (Effect: religious tolerance and other democratic ideas became a larger part of American society) (Continuity: growth of religious tolerance in the Americas)

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