What similarities and differences existed among the colonial regions?

The colonies were alike in that they all had close ties to England. They were mainly inhabited by English-speaking people. Aside from some of Maryland, they were largely Protestant. They had their own forms of self-government, but they owed their allegiance to Parliament and the King.

Explanation:

i belive the continental association was created to boycott all contact with british goods.

i also belive it was in december 1, 1774