Period of time in the American colonies when they had to exercise control over there own local and regional matters without any assistance from the King of England. This led to the tradition of self-government in the colonies.

1.What are the three branches of government?
2.10th Amendment
3.Which colonies had warm winters, hot, humid summers, and economies that were based on agriculture?

1. The three branches of government are the executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.

2. The 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people.
3. Colonies such as Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia had warm winters, hot, humid summers, and economies based on agriculture.