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

The colony of Pennsylvania was established by William Penn as a 'Holy Experiment'. It was given to him by the king in 1681, in payment of a debt he had to Penn's father. Amongst the other English colonies, Penn was the first leader of his colony that established peace with the natives. Then Penn made a peace treaty with the Leni lenape indians, and bought land from them. He hadn't needed to, but did anyways, and it was this act, as well as other kind acts towards the natives that formed peace between them. This also ensured a prosperous beginning for the new settlers of Pennsylvania, as the natives helped them with their crops, learning the way of the land and many such other useful things. Neither did they have wars that hurt the population. This is one of the reasons I'd want to live there, it is always good to have good relations, know what I mean? Philadelphia also means "Brotherly Love", I mean, who doesn't want to live in a place with such a groovy name?

The government was unlike that in most of the colonies in The New World. It allowed freedom of religion, even though Penn was a Quaker, and they tolerated everyones' individual beliefs. This also influenced the US's acceptance of every race and nationality. Legislative power in Pennsylvania was given to those elected by the colony. It gave people the freedom of choice, under the Concession. Thus the people were allowed a format of political freedom. The Frame of Government also proclaimed that capital punishment was to be given to those who had committed murder and crimes within that scope. Then in 1775 Pennsylvania was governed as a Proprietary Colony.Though this political view did not last forever, the time of prosperity under these laws was great. The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government, and it is mainly influenced by Philadelphia's form of government.

I hope that is what you're looking for, and it was enough info! :D

Answer 2

William Penn was an English colonist, son of politician Sir William Penn. He is mostly responsible for the establishment of the colony of Pennsylvania. Penn was also a Quaker, and an advocate for various liberal policies that influenced the way Pennsylvania was developed.

Several of Penn's values and ideals were adopted when the Constitution of the United States was drafted. Penn was one of the first advocates for the union of all the colonies. He also supported many democratic principles, such as participation and religious freedom. He was also a pacifist. Penn outlined many of these beliefs in the Pennsylvania Frame of Government that was later used as inspiration for the United States Constitution.