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How did William Penn get the land that became Pennsylvania?

1. It was given to him to help pay back debts.
2. He stole it from John Smith.
3. He claimed it when he landed in the New World.
4. He won it in a battle with the Lenape tribe.

User Sinbar
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Answer:

Number 1

Step-by-step explanation:

He was given it by the king of UK because the king was in debt to him and number 1 is the closest :D

User James Billingham
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Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

he claimed it as soon as he established his colony and therefore decided to name it after himself kind of self-centered or narcissistic if you asked me

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