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State History: Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania: Early Antislavery Laws

In 1780, Pennsylvania passed the Gradual Abolition Act, a progressive law that began the slow process of eradicating slavery across the state.

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Pennsylvania: Early Antislavery Laws

In 1780, Pennsylvania passed the Gradual Abolition Act, a progressive law that began the slow process of eradicating slavery across the state.

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Pennsylvania: Ulster-Scots and the American Revolution

In the 1700s, Ulster-Scots settlers in Pennsylvania played a huge part in the American Revolution, on the battlefield and the corridors of power, helping the United States to achieve independence.

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Pennsylvania: Ulster-Scots and the American Revolution

In the 1700s, Ulster-Scots settlers in Pennsylvania played a huge part in the American Revolution, on the battlefield and the corridors of power, helping the United States to achieve independence.

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Pennsylvania: Hannah Callowhill Penn

Quaker leader Hannah Callowhill Penn governed Pennsylvania during William Penn’s illness, using business skills to guide a growing colony known for religious freedom and trade.

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Pennsylvania: Hannah Callowhill Penn

Quaker leader Hannah Callowhill Penn governed Pennsylvania during William Penn’s illness, using business skills to guide a growing colony known for religious freedom and trade.

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Pennsylvania: William Penn

William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a Quaker refuge built on religious freedom, equality, and fair laws, attracting diverse settlers and shaping ideas that later influenced American democracy.

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Pennsylvania: William Penn

William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a Quaker refuge built on religious freedom, equality, and fair laws, attracting diverse settlers and shaping ideas that later influenced American democracy.

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Pennsylvania: The Ulster-Scots

In the 1700s, Ulster-Scots settlers from Ireland colonised Pennsylvania’s backcountry, shaping the colony’s identity, culture and path toward independence.

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Pennsylvania: The Ulster-Scots

In the 1700s, Ulster-Scots settlers from Ireland colonised Pennsylvania’s backcountry, shaping the colony’s identity, culture and path toward independence.

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