mar 4, 1681 - Founding of Pennsylvania Colony

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Pennsylvania, one of the original 13 colonies, was founded by William Penn in 1681 as a refuge for Quakers and other religious minorities, and quickly became a center for religious freedom and tolerance. Known for its diverse population, prosperous agriculture, and thriving cities like Philadelphia, Pennsylvania played a significant role in the social, economic, and political development of the American colonies and later the United States, hosting the Continental Congress and the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.