Category:History
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History of Philadelphia covers the rich past of the City of Brotherly Love, from its indigenous Lenape inhabitants through William Penn's founding in 1682, its central role in the American Revolution, and its evolution into a modern metropolis.
Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800 and has been the site of pivotal moments in American history, including the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
Subcategories
[edit | edit source]- Pre-Colonial Era - Lenape people and early settlements
- Colonial Era - Swedish, Dutch, and English colonial periods
- Revolutionary Era - Independence and the founding of the nation
- 19th Century - Industrial growth and Civil War
- 20th Century - Modern Philadelphia
- 21st Century - Contemporary history
See also
[edit | edit source]Subcategories
This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.
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- 19th Century (36 P)
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- 20th Century (40 P)
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- Colonial Era (16 P)
- Contemporary History (empty)
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- Revolutionary War (7 P)
Pages in category "History"
The following 97 pages are in this category, out of 97 total.
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- Penns Original Plan
- Pennsylvania Railroad
- Philadelphia Anti-Slavery Society
- Philadelphia as National Capital
- Philadelphia General Strike of 1910
- Philadelphia Political Machine
- Philadelphia Transit Strike of 1944
- Philadelphia Zoo Opening
- Philadelphias Grid Plan
- Political Machine Era
- Pre-Contact Settlements
- Presidents House
- Prohibition Era