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What were some influences on self-government? Select two that apply.

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Commentaries on the Laws of England

The Columbian Exchange

English Bill of Rights

Poor Richard's Almanac

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The two influences on self-government are:

  1. Commentaries on the Laws of England - Written by Sir William Blackstone, these commentaries greatly influenced American legal thought and the development of self-government.

  2. English Bill of Rights - This 1689 document established certain civil rights and limited the powers of the monarchy, shaping ideas about representative government and the rights of individuals, which had a significant influence on self-government in America.

So, the correct answers are:

  • Commentaries on the Laws of England
  • English Bill of Rights