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> Geography-Location Of Pennsylvania > > Main Geographic Settings- > Pensylvania is divided by the Allgheny mountains which cut straight throughPennsylvania from South West to the North East. As for the southern part under the Allgheny mountains, the land is mainly covered in plains and fields. The North Western part however, being that it bordersLake Erie, is covered mainly in dampness and plateau falls. > > Harbors-Pennsylvania is has possibly the most important and significant harbor in all of theseUnited States. Having a front right on the East Coast and having Pittsburg also known as ‘steel town’, Pennsylvania was able to deliver more ammunition, more weapons and most importantly more ships that any other harbor in these United States. > > Rivers-Pennsylvaniaincludes the Allegheny River,Susquehanna River,DelawareRiver, and theOhio River. All of these were especially used in early 17 and 1800’s for transportation. > GrowingConditions-Pennsylvania, especially in the South Eastern region, has relatively long summers ranging from 5-8 months a year. Due to a humid continental climate because of the Atlantic and the average 42 inches of rain a year,Pennsylvania is an ideal state for agriculture. However Northern lands have never been tamed for farm land as they have poor fertile soil. > Geography overall effects-Pennsylvania in its early stages was mainly used for farmland as common with the other middle and southern colonies. After the creation of steel and automobiles,Pennsylvania became a main supplier toAmerica and foreign nations of many American goods. When world war 2 hit, the close location to West Virgina and all her mountains of coal madePennsylvania and her port on theAtlantic a great and rich state. > > History- > When Was it Colonized? > Pennsylvaniawas colonized in 1681 after Kind Charles the second signed a Charter for William Penn. > Who came and when? > While multiple native American groups already inhabited the land, William Penn came over to the land with his religious group The Quakers in 1681. > What Parts of Europe did they come from? > They came fromEnglandin North East Europe. > Why did they come? > For various Reasons, King Charles II had borrowed 16,000 Euro off of William Penn, a Quaker with large status based off of inheritance. Without much other way to pay, William asked for land in the later to be colonies and it was granted. He receivedPennsylvaniaand William led himself and other followers to the new land for religious freedom and tolerance > Was it economical? > Yes, as most colonists in the colony were self sufficient or based around in small towns. However they did export to other boarding colonies and the North East. > > Was it Political? > Yes it was. Religion of course was a main reason for the founding of the colony anmd many were ruled by religious rules and government like inEastern Europe. However many who migrated to the colony was still all loyal toEnglandand wished to be ruled as inEngland. Many Quakers were persecuted horribly and killed back inEnglandand as such created a grudge between the two. > Was it Religious? > Yes it was based off religion once founded and even before hand, it was the reason why it was founded. Religious tolerance fromBritain. > > Were there Native Americans living in the region? > Multiple Native Americans lived in the regions on the later to be colony. It included those of the Deleware and those of the Susquehannocks. Both were incredibley strong and pride nations that lived off the land for 1000’s of years. > Economics- > What did colonists have to do to survive? > Colonists needed what any other Animal would. Shelter, food. Many colonists started in small towns or communities. The main product was of course crops. This allowed for export and import. Many rivers can be found inPennsylvaniaas stated earlier. And of course the colonists brought starting tools in order to build homes and any other needed items. > What was their principle form of commerce? > Trade ultimately dominated commerce forPennsylvaniaduring colonial times. In colonial time it was in such a key spot,Sweden, Dutch andBritainall took control of the colony at one point. > Was their Slavery? > Little to none only due to non-Quakers. While slavery did occur in Early stages of the slave trade of Africans, Quakers became convinced how it was not allowed in their religion. > > > Social- > What languages were spoken? > English mainly however some colonists of Irish, German and ect. Spoke their native tounge. > What were the roles of Women? > Mainly clothing and house work. Women did the majority of the work that didn’t involve crops. > What was their Religious Affiliation? > They were quakers. > Political- > What type of charter was the colony given? > A proprietary charter > To invite new members, click on **Manage Wiki** and **Invite People**.
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