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Unit 3 Summary:
This unit focuses on the people who influenced the early history of Pennsylvania. It provides background information on American Colonies and gives an introduction to Colonial Pennsylvania’s beginnings. Students will study the life of William Penn.

Enduring Understandings:

 * The colonies offered opportunities for new beginnings.
 * Geographically, colonies grew in strategic locations.
 * Significant contributions to our nation were made by various groups of immigrants to the colonies.
 * Life in the colonies was difficult in comparison to today’s life.