The New England Colonies SW10

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What was the purpose of the New England Confederation?

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to provide for the mutual safety and welfare of its members

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Which of the following colonies joined the New England Confederation? Virginia, Plymouth, Maine, Rhode Island

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Plymouth

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Where and when was the first town hall meeting held?

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Dorchester, 1633

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Town hall meetings in the United States are a form of __________________ (government where citizens make decisions by vote, in person, and without need for representation).

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direct democracy

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Town hall meetings in the colonies of New England allowed people to practice their _________________ right to free speech.

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First Amendment

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Why were so many people willing to make the difficult journey to colonize America?

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They hoped for success in the new land.

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What democratic idea did the new colonial government have?

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They wanted people to have a say in how things were done.

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How did town meetings help establish a democratic government?

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Town meetings were gatherings where people discussed how to govern their town.