The economy of colonial Pennsylvania doesn't have to depend on only one source of economic security, since the state is rich in natural resources. Much of the economy depends on farming. We have access to water which allows a lot of ship-building and trade along the rivers, as well as providing fuel for saw and grain mills.
Wheat shipped to England.
Culture
Newspapers and magazines flourishes, as does law and medicine. Pennsylvania can claim America's first hospital, first library, and first insurance company.(rich in cultural life) William Penn founded the Pennsylvania colony and wanted to name it Sylvania, but the King wanted to honor him and named the land Pennsylvania.
Wheat shipped to England.
Culture
Newspapers and magazines flourishes, as does law and medicine. Pennsylvania can claim America's first hospital, first library, and first insurance company.(rich in cultural life) William Penn founded the Pennsylvania colony and wanted to name it Sylvania, but the King wanted to honor him and named the land Pennsylvania.