By 1750-1760, the relationship between governors and colonial assemblies in the American colonies was characterized by several key dynamics. Here's an analysis of the statements you provided:
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The assemblies were content to follow the royal decrees without question.
- False. Many colonial assemblies frequently challenged royal authority and were often not content to follow decrees without question.
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The assemblies believed the colonists had a right to representation under their royal charters.
- True. Colonial assemblies asserted that they had a right to representation and self-governance, which stemmed from their colonial charters.
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The assemblies were growing weaker and less effective.
- False. In many colonies, assemblies were becoming stronger and more assertive in their authority, especially as they gained more experience.
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The governor frequently could not control the assembly.
- True. Governors often faced difficulties in managing assemblies, especially as they became bolder and more confident in their assertion of power.
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The assemblies' support came from England.
- False. While colonial assemblies were influenced by English political thought, their support primarily came from the local colonists, as they represented local interests.
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The assemblies had gained experience and confidence.
- True. By this time, many colonial assemblies had developed significant experience in governance and were increasingly assertive in their legislative roles.
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The governor had strong local support.
- False. Governors often lacked strong local support, especially when their interests conflicted with those of the assembly or the colonists.
In summary, statements 2, 4, and 6 are true, whereas statements 1, 3, 5, and 7 are false regarding the relationship between governors and colonial assemblies by 1750-1760.