Question

• puritans formed what colony.
• first written constitution.
• characteristics of the three regions of colonies.
• mayflower compact
• significance of 1607
• first elected assembly.
• jamestown
• what colony and region is philadelphia in.

Explanation:

1. Puritans formed the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
2. The first written constitution is often considered the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
3. The three regions of colonies (New England, Middle, Southern) had different characteristics in terms of economy (e.g., New England - fishing, ship - building; Middle - diverse agriculture and trade; Southern - plantation agriculture), climate, and social structure.
4. The Mayflower Compact was an important early agreement for self - governance among the Pilgrims.
5. 1607 is significant as it marks the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America.
6. The first elected assembly was the House of Burgesses in Virginia.
7. Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America, located in Virginia.
8. Philadelphia is in the Pennsylvania colony and the Middle region.

Answer:

1. Massachusetts Bay Colony
2. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
3. See Explanation
4. Early self - governance agreement
5. Founding of Jamestown
6. House of Burgesses
7. First permanent English settlement in North America (Virginia)
8. Pennsylvania colony, Middle region