Question

What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select two that apply.
(4 points)
• Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
• Colonists elected government representatives.
• Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
• When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could vote in government matters if they

Answer 1

The two examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern are:

1. **Colonists elected government representatives.**
2. **Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.**

These practices were fundamental in the development of self-government in the colonies, allowing for local decision-making and representation of the colonists' interests.