Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, has played a key role in the history of the United States. Written as a perfect resource for middle school research reports, this book discusses the geography, history government, industry, and people that have shaped Pennsylvania's past and present.

Learn about the geography, the history, the people, the government, and the business of the state of Pennsylvania.

In 1857, the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) took over Pennsylvania's Main Line of Public Works, a state-owned railroad and canal system built in the 1830s. Most are gone, but fortunately some still stand and are in use today.

William Penn envisioned a society dedicated to religious toleration, participatory government, and liberty. Central to this Holy Experiment was his belief that all children deserved a moral education. In 1689, Penn established a Friends Public School in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Over the years, many Quakers have been similarly inspired, and today there are 81 member schools in the Friends Council on Education operating in 22 states.