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

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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.

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 examples of the ways colonies began to self-govern include:

• 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.
• Colonists elected government representatives.

The first option regarding mercantilists establishing a set of taxes does not describe self-governance, as it involves external control rather than internal decision-making.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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

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

These processes allowed colonists to have a say in governance and decision-making within their communities.