This was the first representative assembly in North America, created in Virginia (1619).
House of Burgesses
This church was the dominant church in the Southern colonies (and New York).
Anglican Church/Church of England
The diversified economy of this New England region relied primarily on these
fishing, shipbuilding, and commerce
During the era before the French and Indian War, this resulted in the colonies being left alone to develop their own economic and political institutions.
Salutary Neglect
This conflict resulted in the lasting defeat of New England's Indians and the beheading of Wampanoag Chief Metacom
King Philip's War
Although technically not a constitution, this was a landmark agreement among Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims for majority rule.
Mayflower Compact
Before 1750, this was the most frequent action of British colonists in response to increased trade regulations in the colonies?
Smuggling