Question

DETERMINING MEANING What does the word "Pennsylvania" mean? What does the name

tell you about this land?

Answer 1

Penn's woods

Pennsylvania means "Penn's woods" or "Penn's land." Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father (Admiral William Penn). Originally, Penn suggested "Sylvania" (woodland) for his land. All State Name Origins.