Pennsylvania State Map
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The second state to join the union (in 1787), Pennsylvania, has
a very rich historical background. The territory was subject
to dispute with the Swedish, Dutch and English early in the 17th
century, but in 1681, King Charles II of England gave the
territory to William Penn. The name Pennsylvania means
"Penn's Woods."
For 76 years (1776 to 1800) Philadelphia served as the federal government's seat; it was in that aged city that many famous Americans signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the city also witnessed the drawing up of the U.S. Constitution, which transpired in 1787. Some famous sites in Pennsylvania are: Valley Forge, Brandywine Battlefield, the pivotal Gettysburg Battlefield, and many other little-known historical sites that lie hidden in various cities. Pennsylvania is famous for its industry; this includes a great number of farms. These farms supply the state with many greatly needed crops. The crops that are most important to the economy include cattle, dairy items, and fruits and vegetables such as corn and potatoes. The state revels in its history, but also has the potential to keep up with the changing times. A look at the skyline of many large cities, such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and the capital city of Harrisburg, attests to these historic cities' ability to remember the past, yet meet the coming future. |
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