Question

Explain how William Penn’s city of Philadelphia may have influenced the development of values and beliefs of the U.S. Constitution. Your answer should be at least one well-developed paragraph.

Answer 1

William Penn's city of Philadelphia influenced the development of values and beliefs of the U.S Consitution by basing his colony on freedom of religion and the protection of all peoples' rights, regardless of background or belief. Since the middle colonies were settled by people of different nations and lifestyles, farming and trading united them as cities and countries, working together to make their colonies profitable.

Answer 2

Philadelphia was one of the first cities to stress the importance of freedom of religion. Philadelphia placed strong emphasis on the rights to bear arms for protection. Freedom of the press was most important in the city of Philadelphia