PENNSYLVANIAPENNSYLVANIAHistorical EventsHistorical Events

• The Founder of Pennsylvania was William Penn•Penn was a Quaker•Believed in Religious Freedom

1682

1) George Washington is appointed commander in chief

2) Declaration of independence was created and signed in the hall

3) Articles of confederation were created and signed in the hall

4) Constitution was created and signed in the hall

Two Major Battles Took place in Pennsylvania• Gettysburg • Hanover