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A far greater percentage of white males in the colonies could vote than in England.
A far greater percentage of white males in the colonies could vote than in England.
Colonial women as well as men could vote in town elections.
Colonial women as well as men could vote in town elections.
In addition to white males, free African Americans and Native Americans who owned property could vote.
In addition to white males, free African Americans and Native Americans who owned property could vote.
Voting rolls were seldom inspected because of the great distance from England.
Voting rolls were seldom inspected because of the great distance from England.
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The correct response is:
A far greater percentage of white males in the colonies could vote than in England.
This statement highlights that colonial America often had more inclusive voting practices compared to England at the time, where property requirements and other restrictions limited the electorate.
