Question 27 of 29
What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.
A. Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
B. Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
C. When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
D. Colonists elected government representatives.
To determine the correct answers, let's examine each option:
A. Mercantilists establishing a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay: This option does not relate to colonies beginning to self-govern. It pertains to the economic system of mercantilism in which colonies are subject to taxes imposed by the mother country.
B. Puritans holding town meetings to discuss important issues: This option is an example of self-governance. Town meetings were a form of direct democracy where Puritans could participate in decision-making processes.
C. Virginia colonists being able to vote in government matters only if they owned land: This option indicates a restriction on voting rights based on land ownership, rather than self-governance. It implies that not all colonists had the opportunity to participate in government affairs.
D. Colonists electing government representatives: This option is another example of self-governance. By electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf, colonists had a say in the governance of their colonies.
Based on the explanations above, the correct answers to "What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern?" are B. Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues and D. Colonists elected government representatives.