William Penn's leadership refers to the period when he governed and shaped the policies of Pennsylvania as its founder and proprietor. He aimed to establish a fair, just, and tolerant society based on his Quaker values.
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Proprietor: An owner or ruler who holds full authority over a property or territory. As the proprietor of Pennsylvania, William Penn had substantial control over its governance.
Frame of Government: The constitution created by William Penn for governing Pennsylvania. It emphasized representative democracy, separation of powers, and protection of individual rights.
Holy Experiment: A term used to describe William Penn's vision for establishing an ideal society based on Quaker principles in Pennsylvania. It aimed at testing whether such a society could thrive peacefully amidst diversity.