Jamestown Virginia was the first permanent English colony.
It provides protection for those accused of crimes by making sure that no one gets excessive bail and that they don't get tortured and that they don't get too harsh of sentences
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The social contract, and sepreding power. I hope this helps
If you are looking to answer this question I recommend researching how the US has adapted to the land we live in, how land features, water features, climate, location, and resources affect our economy and use of land. For example, the Mississippi river allows for national movement of goods as well as tourism both of which affect our economy.