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This document provides information about the history of Pennsylvania from its earliest inhabitants through European colonization and settlement led by William Penn. It discusses Pennsylvania's role in events like the Revolutionary War, the writing of the US Constitution, and the Civil War. The document also covers Pennsylvania's economic development including its industries and notable figures like Andrew Carnegie. It concludes with details about Pennsylvania's geography, climate, symbols, and status as a cultural center.
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Reading Guide that must be completed with PA History Booklet
This document provides information about the history of Pennsylvania from its earliest inhabitants through European colonization and settlement led by William Penn. It discusses Pennsylvania's role in events like the Revolutionary War, the writing of the US Constitution, and the Civil War. The document also covers Pennsylvania's economic development including its industries and notable figures like Andrew Carnegie. It concludes with details about Pennsylvania's geography, climate, symbols, and status as a cultural center.
This document provides information about the history of Pennsylvania from its earliest inhabitants through European colonization and settlement led by William Penn. It discusses Pennsylvania's role in events like the Revolutionary War, the writing of the US Constitution, and the Civil War. The document also covers Pennsylvania's economic development including its industries and notable figures like Andrew Carnegie. It concludes with details about Pennsylvania's geography, climate, symbols, and status as a cultural center.
Date _____________ Class ____________ Period ___________
The History of Pennsylvania
Prior to European colonization of North America, Pennsylvania was inhabited by 4 major Indian groups: ___________________, _________________, ____________, and __________________. The Age of Discovery brought about a desire to gain more territory, and Europeans moved to the Americas. Also, _______ in Germany and political problems in __________ caused many to migrate to North America. Other reasons for moving included ____________ freedom and ___________ changes, which led to the availability of capital to finance the ventures. People seeking religious freedom included __________, ___________, and ____________ from England, _____________ from the Rhineland, ____________ Calvinists, and ______________ from France settled in the eastern part of North America. Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, who was a Quaker. This religious belief was based upon its rejection of _________ and __________, its opposition to _____, and its simplicity of _________ and __________. He was granted land in America because of a debt owed to his father in the amount of ______________. He asked for the land between the colonies of _____________ and _______________. The charter was signed by King Charles on _________________. List those groups which settled in Pennsylvania. _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Describe Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia by 1776. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ During the Revolutionary War, _______________ was our nations capital. After the war, the capital was moved to ___________ for a brief period, then to _______________ _______________ in 1800. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention was held in _________________.
In what ways did Pennsylvania take part in the Revolutionary War?
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ How much money did Pennsylvania contribute to Congress by 1780? _______________ Which Pennsylvanians took part in the Constitutional Convention in 1787? ________________________________________________________________________ What role did Pennsylvania play in weakening the Federalist Party? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ What changes were made in Pennsylvanias constitution in 1838? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Under which act did slavery slowly disappear in Pennsylvania? ____________________ List the women in Pennsylvania who led the antislavery cause. ________________________________________________________________________ Male leaders against slavery from Pennsylvania included: ________________________________________________________________________ How did manufacturing change in Pennsylvania in the early 1860s? ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ and _____________ were the two industrial products for which Pennsylvania was known for producing. Other notable industries were ________________, ________________, _____________, _________________, ___________________, and ____________________. Who was the inventor of the Bessemer process of making steel? Where was he from? _________________________________________________ Labor practices were amended in Philadelphia in 1845 to limit the number of hours a person could work in a day to ______. During the Civil War, Pennsylvania served as a ____________ for the northeastern states. Pennsylvania aided the North because of its ________________ and ______________.
What was Cramps Yards? ________________________________________________
Who was governor of Pennsylvania during the Civil War? ______________________ How many Pennsylvanians served in the Union forces? ________________ List the military leaders in the Civil War who were from Pennsylvania. _____________________________________________________________________ How were the Confederate forces stopped from invading Harrisburg? _____________________________________________________________________ General _______________ led the Union forces at Gettysburg. Why was Chambersburg burned to the ground in 1864? _____________________________________________________________________ Which political party emerged as the strongest party after the Civil War? __________ How was Pennsylvanias constitution changed in 1874? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ How did Pennsylvanias industries contribute to the United States during World War I? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Pennsylvanias population greatly increased between 1900 and 1910 because of ___________________. By 1940, Pennsylvania was the ___________ largest state in the nation, based on population. ___________________ was a Philadelphia-born lawyer who championed the fight for better working conditions for women and children. Why was the United Mine Workers Union formed? _____________________________________________________________________ During the 1900s, the manufacturing of __________ and __________ products represented the largest single industry.
What country was Andrew Carnegie from? __________________
How did Carnegie become wealthy? ________________________________________ What corporation bought Carnegie Steel Corporation in 1901? ____________________ How did Andrew Carnegie spend the rest of his life? ____________________________ Why can it be said that Charles Schwab was a self-made man? _______________________________________________________________________ Why was Henry J. Heinz known as The Good Provider? ________________________________________________________________________ What was the name of the Pennsylvanian who patented the air brake and invented numerous safety features for trains? ____________________________ What company did he form in 1882? ___________________________ __________________________ was Americas first efficiency engineer. In 1911, he published Scientific Management. In 1859, oil was discovered in ________________, PA. To stop competition from Pennsylvania refineries, _____________________, owner of Standard Oil Company, engaged in secret agreements with powerful interest groups. PA refineries, however, were still able to remain a leading refining area, merging under the name of Pure Oil Company. Why was anthracite coal of value prior to the 1880s? ____________________________________________________________________ What was coke from bituminous used for? ______________________________________ The coke and bituminous industries seemed to have thrived during ________________ and __________________. ___________________________ have largely been responsible for the success of agriculture in Pennsylvania. Geographic features of Pennsylvania include smooth ___________________, spiny ________ ______________________, and ______________________. Pennsylvania is _________ miles long and ______ miles wide. Pennsylvania ranks _____ in size.
Today, nearly ________ people live in Pennsylvania.
_________ of Pennsylvanias residents live in rural surroundings. The climate of Pennsylvania is ______ in the summer and _______ in the winter. This is not exact because _____ temperature zones exist. Pennsylvania has been called the Keystone State, because _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Commonwealth comes from the English word __________________, meaning ______________________________.
Explain the State Coat of Arms.
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ On the State Seal, what is meant by Both cant survive? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ The state bird is _________________________________. The state tree is _________________________________. The state flower is _______________________________. The state animal is _______________________________. The state dog is _________________________________. The state fish is _________________________________. The state insect is _______________________________. The state beverage is _____________________________. The leading crop in Pennsylvania is _________________. Other products include ____________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Pennsylvanians live in only one of _______ states with more than one major orchestra and art museum, as well as major league baseball, football, and hockey teams.