William Penn and the Quakers (Pennsylvania Colony)
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Highlights William Penn's involvement with the Quakers and shows how his quest for religious freedom led to the development of the Pennsylvania colony. Emphasizes Penn's liberal land policies and concerns for the freedom, health, and safety of the settlers. Reenacts Penn's movements, using period costumes and music, beginning with his underground meeting with the Quakers at the age of 20 and ending with his death in Philadelphia., Quakers settle on lands granted to William Penn. Pennsylvania's settlement and development is re-created with costumes and periodic music. Penn's liberal land policies produce diverse ethnic population; the state plays a prominent role in the creation of the U.S.
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, Quakers settle on lands granted to William Penn. Pennsylvania's settlement and development is re-created with costumes and periodic music. Penn's liberal land policies produce diverse ethnic population; the state plays a prominent role in the creation of the U.S.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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