DE 3.1 p2

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Were the colonies allowed to select representatives for Parliament?

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colonies were not allowed to select representatives to represent their interests in Parliament.

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Who supervised colonial governments?

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1. 1. Royal governors, appointed by king,

2. 2. supervised local governments in colonies

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What were the powers of the royal governors?

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1. 1. veto the decisions of the local governments

2. 2. appointed tax collectors & judges.

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Why did the British send troops to the colonies?

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1. 1. protect Britain’s land claims

2. 2. ensure colonists supply Britain with valuable cash crops

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What happened since did Britain NOT govern the colonies closely?

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1. 1. distance & communication delays were two reasons Britain couldn't govern closely

2. 2. each colony developed their own governments

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What were beliefs of the colonists?

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1. 1. freedom

2. 2. believed in British democraticy

3. 3. individual rights

4. 4. representative government

5. 5. the rule of law

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What was the Virginia House of Burgesses?

Who could vote in the House?

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1. 1. America's first representative

2. 2. consisted of 22 elected lawmakers

3. 3. only male landowners could vote

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What were town meetings in New England?

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1. 1. Public gatherings

2. 2. male residents made decisions like a direct democracy

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What is direct democracy?

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A type of government where the people are directly involved in making policy decisions., NOT representatives.