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"Society of Friends" and Society
Students discover the Society of Friends. In this Quakers lesson, students research the Quakers and discuss how their beliefs and works are philanthropic and contribute to core democratic values.
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Believe: The Society of Friends: Quakers
Essays on the history of the Quaker religion from its origins in England in 1652. Focuses mainly on the Society of Friends in Colonial America but also tells of the current state of Quakerism.
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance: Religious Society of Friends: Quaker History
This site gives a broad overview of the Society of Friends. It provides their history, beliefs and practices. Has additional click-on links.
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Religious Society of Friends: Willliam Penn: First Great Champion for Liberty
Abridged biography of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania responsible for establishing the notion of freedom of conscience in America.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Pennsylvania Colony: The Holy Experiment [Pdf]
In this lesson, 5th graders learn about the people who founded the Pennsylvania colony and the role that religion played in shaping it. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore primary resource readings on the...
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Street Corner Society: The Journal of John Woolman
This web page gives a brief history of the life of John Woolman who was an abolitionist. It includes his famous journal on spiritual inner life for Quakers.
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Pennsylvania General Assembly: The Quaker Province: 1681 1776
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
This resource presents a biographical essay about William Penn that highlights his role in the establishment of Pennsylvania.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Middle Colonies: Quakers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
A good look at the philosophy of the Quakers who colonized William Penn's religious refuge in the colony of Pennsylvania. Read about Penn's liberal views about government, religious freedom, and relations with Native Americans.