The government in the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies was organized primarily by adult male colonists. In both colonies, male settlers participated in the establishment of governing bodies and systems, such as the Mayflower Compact in Plymouth and the General Court in Massachusetts Bay. While the king of England had ultimate authority over the colonies, the day-to-day governance was managed by the colonists themselves.
Who organized the government in the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies?
adult male and female colonists
the English Parliament
adult male colonists
the king of England
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