Question
There were multiple forms of representative government present in the colonies. Select all the apply.
(1 point)
Responses
Mercantilism
Mercantilism
Virginia House of Burgesses
Virginia House of Burgesses
Act of toleration
Act of toleration
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
(1 point)
Responses
Mercantilism
Mercantilism
Virginia House of Burgesses
Virginia House of Burgesses
Act of toleration
Act of toleration
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Answers
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The following forms of representative government were present in the colonies:
- **Virginia House of Burgesses**
- **Fundamental Orders of Connecticut**
The Virginia House of Burgesses was established in 1619 and was the first legislative assembly in the American colonies. The Fundamental Orders of 1638-1639 were considered by some as the first written constitution that created a government.
Mercantilism and the Act of Toleration are not forms of representative government. Mercantilism refers to an economic policy, and the Act of Toleration is a law pertaining to religious freedom.
- **Virginia House of Burgesses**
- **Fundamental Orders of Connecticut**
The Virginia House of Burgesses was established in 1619 and was the first legislative assembly in the American colonies. The Fundamental Orders of 1638-1639 were considered by some as the first written constitution that created a government.
Mercantilism and the Act of Toleration are not forms of representative government. Mercantilism refers to an economic policy, and the Act of Toleration is a law pertaining to religious freedom.