What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.
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Responses
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Colonists elected government representatives.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
Colonists elected government representatives.
- Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
- Colonists elected government representatives.
The correct options are:
- Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
- Colonists elected government representatives.
To answer this question, you need to have some knowledge about the ways colonies began to self-govern. The first option about mercantilists establishing taxes is incorrect because it refers to the imposition of taxes by external authorities, not the self-governance of the colonies. Similarly, the option about Virginia colonists needing to own land to vote is also incorrect because it refers to a restriction on voting rights, not self-governance.
On the other hand, the options about Puritans holding town meetings and colonists electing government representatives both demonstrate examples of self-governance. Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues and make decisions collectively, which is a form of self-governance at the local level. Colonists electing government representatives shows another way in which colonies started to self-govern by having a system of representative government.