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Religious Society of Friends: Willliam Penn: First Great Champion for Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Abridged biography of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania responsible for establishing the notion of freedom of conscience in America.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: William Penn

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Library of Congress presents this brief biography of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Provides photographs of his home and church, as well as a portrait of this famous Quaker.
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State Museum of Pennsylvania: The William Penn Treaty Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit featuring a collection of historical articles and pictorial images from the founding of Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania General Assembly: The Quaker Province: 1681 1776

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents an essay that describes the founding of Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission: William Penn

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical essay about William Penn that highlights his role in the establishment of Pennsylvania.