Question

Which colony was ruled by a republic, meaning the people elected officials who held the power?

New Netherland

New France

New England

New Sweden

Answer 1

New England was the colony that had elements of a republic, as it was characterized by a system of self-governance where local officials were elected and the people had a significant role in decision-making. The other options—New Netherland, New France, and New Sweden—were more centrally governed and did not have the same level of elected representation as seen in New England.