What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select all that apply.

Question

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Responses

Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.
Mercantilists established a set of taxes that colonists were required to pay.

Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.

When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.

Colonists elected government representatives.

Answer 1

The following examples illustrate ways colonies began to self-govern:

1. Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.
2. When first starting to self-govern, Virginia colonists could only vote in government matters if they owned land.
3. Colonists elected government representatives.

The first option regarding mercantilists establishing taxes does not exemplify self-governance, as it involves external imposition of control rather than local decision-making by the colonists.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Thank you for the clarification. Based on your request for only two examples of how colonies began to self-govern, the correct responses are:

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

These examples reflect the efforts of the colonists to make their own decisions and govern themselves independently.