This list provides reasons for the growth of representative government during the Colonial Era.

Reasons for the Growth of Representative Government
• Geographic distance from England
• Need for lawmaking structure
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Which reason correctly replaces the question mark in this list?
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• Influence of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers
• Ideas of John Smith and other English soldiers
• Need to establish trading forts
• Interest in growing cash crops

• Influence of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers

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