A- James II was in debt to William Penn's father. To settle the debt, James II granted William Penn the charter in 1681. B- Charles I was in debt to William Penn's father. To settle the debt, Charles I granted William Penn the charter in 1681. C- Charles II was in debt to William Penn's father. To settle the debt, Charles II granted William Penn the charter in 1681. D- James I was in debt to William Penn's father. To settle the debt, Charles II granted William Penn the charter in 1681.