As a new center for industrial development.
Hope this helps,
Davinia.
A large mixture, including "Quakers" (who founded Pennsylvania), Catholics, Lutherans, and a few Jews.
The term "Iron Curtain" was used by Winston Churchill to describe a divide between <span>Western and Soviet spheres of influence.</span>
Most died of hunger or disease, and the cold winter didn't help. Hope this answers your question :D