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William Penn is given Pennsylvania
King Charles the III gives William Penn the land that is now called Pennsylvania. -
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Philadelphia is the U.S. Capital
Philadelphia serves as the U.S. capital for ten years. -
Pennsylvania's Statehood
Pennsylvania becomes the 2nd state and was named after William Penn. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg is fought in Pennsylvania. -
The Johnstown Flood
The Johnstown flood killed 2,200 people. -
African Migration
African Americans from the south move north to begin the Great Migration. -
Women Vote
The Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants women the right to vote. -
The 1st Broadcast
The first broadcast radio station is introduced in Pittsburgh, PA. -
World War II
World War II starts with fighting and bombs. -
1st African American Congressman
Robert Nix is elected Pennsylvania’s first African American Congressman.
