He began listening to the teachings of Quaker ministers because he did not agree with the teachings of the Church of England.

His father removed him from school to work in the soap and candle business.

He asked his brother to publish some of his writings but his brother, James, refused.

Quakers were an unpopular group in England and in the American Colonies. Who was a part of this group?

King Charles II gave him land later known as Pennsylvania to repay a debt that was owed to his father.

Who set up a government for Pennsylvania in which citizens voted to elect an assembly to create laws for the colony.

Who began to write fake letters under a fake name called Mrs. Silence Dogood?

He purchased The Pennsylvania Gazette newspaper and was elected the official printer of the Pennsylvania Colony.

Who organized the Union Fire Company to help prevent and combat the fire dangers in the city?

The name Pennsylvania meant "Penn's Woods" which was named after who?

Who made peace with the local Indians, the Lenape?

Who created bifocal glasses?

Who started a lending library when he realized the growing popularity of trading books among friends?

Who helped create peace for over 70 years with the Lenape and the people of Pennsylvania?

Who promised complete religious freedom to all people who lived in Pennsylvania, as long as they believed in God?

Who required Quaker grammar schools in all towns?

Who was elected postmaster of Philadelphia?

Who invented and sold the stove?

Who conducted the famous kite-and-key experiment?

Who spent some time in a debtor's jail in England?

Who died in 1718 and was penniless?

Who invented the lightning rod which helped reduce the number of fired in Philadelphia.

Although he died poor, he had created one of the most successful of the 13 colonies.

Who's father was a soap and candle maker?

Who became an influential figure in Philadelphia?

Their strict religious beliefs and refusal to join the army caused the Quakers to suffer persecution and ridicule. Who was a part of this group?