During the 1600's and 1700's, several adventurous English settlers began to establish and organize thirteen colonies. Overtime, these various colonies started to develop diverse economies and ways of life. One particular colony, now known as Pennsylvania had a unique and original background. William Penn, an English leader, was the basic component in the creation of this colony. His early life and education, religion, and his politics are three vital facets, which made William Penn and important figure.

Born in England in the early 1640's, Penn was the son of a wealthy and successful admiral in the English military. His education was heavily based on the religion and customs of Puritan ways of life. He received traditional education at some of the finer schools in the country during his youth. After completing grammar school, he then attended the University of Oxford for only two years. It was at this...