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How William Penn Lost Control of Pennsylvania | Historical Context

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This episode of Historical Context explores the collapse of William Penn's utopian "Holy Experiment," revealing howhis forced 15-year absence in London sparked venomous rumors of Catholic espionage, caused the Pennsylvania government to descend into bitter factional impeachments, and ultimately led King William and Queen Mary to strip Penn of his charter and install a battle-hardened Royal Governor.

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Fife and Drum byKevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3748-fife-and-drum

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