Politics
In 1682, Penn published a form of government by which the supreme power was put in an assembly, which consist of a governor, council, and house of delegates. In 1701 a revised constitution was drafted, called the Charter of Privileges, and it was in effect until 1776. It is agreed that anyone of good moral character is capable of holding office.
The Irish and Germans fled their hometowns because of political
disturbance and are coming to Pennsylvania for religious and political
freedom.
The Irish and Germans fled their hometowns because of political
disturbance and are coming to Pennsylvania for religious and political
freedom.