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What was the purpose of the land grant given to William Penn by King Charles II?
To establish a military base
To offset debts owed to Penn's father
To expand British territory
To create a vacation resort
Answer
King Charles II granted the land to William Penn to offset debts he owed to Penn's father, Admiral and politician Sir William Penn. The land grant included present-day Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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