Question

Which statement explains the impact that the disbanding of American legislatures had on the American colonies?(1 point)
Responses

American colonists had to pay heavy taxes.
American colonists had to pay heavy taxes.

American colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.
American colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

American colonists had no say in the creation of laws.
American colonists had no say in the creation of laws.

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Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson’s idea that governments should not violate the natural rights of people was used to criticize the British.
Thomas Jefferson’s idea that governments should not violate the natural rights of people was used to criticize the British.

Ideas such as democracy, natural rights, and fair government inspired colonists to revolt against the British.
Ideas such as democracy, natural rights, and fair government inspired colonists to revolt against the British.

The social contract belief that the government should have total power motivated the colonists to rebel.
The social contract belief that the government should have total power motivated the colonists to rebel.

Rousseau’s creation of social contract theory influenced American ideas on government.

Answer 2

The statement that best explains the impact of the disbanding of American legislatures on the American colonies is: **"American colonists had no say in the creation of laws."**

Disbanding the legislatures meant that colonists lost their rights to represent themselves and influence governance, leading to feelings of disenfranchisement and resentment against British rule.