Founded by and when William Penn founded the Pennsylvania colony on April 2, 1681. Nationalities of Immigrants The English, French, Irish, Scottish, and the Welsh came to Pennsylvania. Religions The religions that were included in Pennsylvania were, Christians, Quaker (Which was William Penn’s religion) Jews, Lutherans, Roman Catholics. Native American Groups Some of the tribes surrounding Pennsylvania were the Susquehannocks, and the Lenapes. Form of Government Legislative The legislative branch, called the General Assembly, meets each …showed first 75 words of 397 total…

…showed last 75 words of 397 total…Some boroughs and townships have professional managers. About 1550 townships cover most of the state’s land area and provide local government in suburban and rural areas. Township commissioners govern first-class townships. Township supervisors govern second-class townships. The state has only one town, Bloomsburg, which received its special status by an act of the legislature. National Representation Pennsylvania elects two United States senators and 21 members of the United States House of Representatives. It has 23 electoral votes.