Growth of Representative Government
This list provides reasons for the growth of representative government during the Colonial Era.
Question 1
What is a reason the colonist believed there was a need for self-government? What were the inalienable rights that John Locke believed in
Group 2
Reasons for the Growth of Representative Government
Question 2a
Which reason correctly replaces the question mark in this list?
Influence of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers
Ideas of John Smith and other English soldiers
Need to establish trading forts
Interest in growing cash crops
Question 2b
In the early days of the colonies, a belief in these rights helped lead to
the establishment of royal courts
the growth of representative government
the implementation of the mercantile system
the abolishment of indentured servitude
Question 2c
Why is this sequence of events important?
Colonists created a legislature with two houses.
Colonists declared independence from English rule.
Colonists defended the concept of unalienable rights.
Colonists established the tradition of self-government
Question 2d
Which is an example of an unalienable right from the Declaration of Independence?
Equality - People's education should be equal in every state.
Wealth - People's salaries should be dependent on their skills.
Happiness - People can do lawful things that they enjoy.
Patriotism - People can choose to join any of the armed forces.
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