What are some examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern? Select two that apply.(4 points)

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

Colonists elected government representatives.
Colonists elected government representatives.

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

Puritans held town meetings to discuss important issues.

Answer 1

The two examples of ways colonies began to self-govern are:

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

These examples illustrate how colonial governance began to involve more participation from the colonists themselves, moving away from direct control by European powers.