Representative Government Colonies

Explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period.

• The desire for self-governance was not a factor in the growth of representative government

• The influence of Enlightenment ideas had no impact on the growth of representative government

• The growth of representative government was due to the lack of interest in local affairs

• The reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period include the desire for self-governance, the influence of Enlightenment ideas, and the need to manage local affairs effectively.

What is the importance of the Mayflower Compact to the growth of representative government?

• The Mayflower Compact only affected local government and had no broader influence

• The Mayflower Compact led to the establishment of a monarchy in the United States

• The Mayflower Compact was important to the growth of representative government because it established a precedent for self-government and majority rule, which influenced later forms of representative government in the United States.

• The Mayflower Compact had no impact on the growth of representative government

How did the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut contribute to the growth of representative government?

• It encouraged a dictatorship instead of representative government

• It abolished the concept of representative government

• It established a framework for self-government and the election of representatives.

• It limited the power of elected representatives

Discuss the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses in the development of representative government.

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was insignificant in the development of representative government because it was not the first elected legislative assembly in the New World.

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant in the development of representative government because it was a hereditary body with no real power.

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant in the development of representative government because it was established after other colonies had already implemented representative government.

• The Virginia House of Burgesses was significant in the development of representative government because it was the first elected legislative assembly in the New World, setting a precedent for representative government.

What were some of the challenges faced in establishing representative government during the colonial period?

• Abundance of resources and wealth in the colonies

• Unified and cohesive colonial population

• Strong and effective leadership from the governing country

• Distance from the governing country, lack of communication and transportation, and differing interests and cultures among the colonists.

Explain how the growth of representative government impacted the colonies' relationship with the British government.

• The growth of representative government in the colonies led to increased tensions and conflicts with the British government as the colonies sought more autonomy and self-governance.

• The growth of representative government in the colonies improved the relationship with the British government as they were able to work together more effectively

• The growth of representative government in the colonies had no impact on their relationship with the British government

• The growth of representative government in the colonies caused the British government to have more control and influence over the colonies

What role did the colonial assemblies play in the development of representative government?

• They served as the local governing bodies where elected representatives made laws and decisions on behalf of the colonists.

• They were only responsible for collecting taxes and had no legislative authority

• They were controlled by the British monarchy and had no decision-making power

• They had no influence on the development of representative government

How did the concept of self-government evolve in the colonies during the colonial period?

• Through a process of trial and error, as the colonists experimented with various forms of local governance and representation, eventually leading to the development of institutions such as colonial assemblies and town meetings.

• Through immediate adoption of a fully democratic system without any transition period

• Through complete isolation from any form of governance

• Through strict authoritarian rule imposed by the British government

Discuss the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the growth of representative government in the colonies.

• Enlightenment ideas had no impact on the growth of representative government in the colonies

• The colonies rejected Enlightenment ideas and did not implement representative government

• Representative government in the colonies was solely influenced by traditional monarchy principles

• Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, social contract, and the separation of powers inspired the colonists to seek representation and limited government, leading to the growth of representative government in the colonies.

In what ways did the growth of representative government contribute to the American Revolution?

• The growth of representative government contributed to the American Revolution by reducing the desire for independence among colonists

• The growth of representative government contributed to the American Revolution by empowering colonists to seek greater independence and self-governance.

• The growth of representative government contributed to the American Revolution by increasing taxes on the colonists

• The growth of representative government contributed to the American Revolution by promoting peaceful negotiations with the British