CHAPTER VII

THE QUAKER SETTLEMENTS AND GEORGIA

The Quakers in America--East and West New Jersey--Delaware-- The Jerseys under one governor--The Jerseys united--William Penn--The foundation of Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Penn's constitution--The Revolution and after--Penn regains proprietorship--Intercolonial disputes--An asylum of rest-- John and Thomas Penn--The foundation of Georgia--Oglethorpe's difficulties--John and Charles Wesley--War with Spain--Attack on St. Augustine--Oglethorpe's daring--Quarrels concerning slavery--Oglethorpe's work--Georgia becomes a Crown colony-- The coming struggle with France 146