Growth of Representative Government

This list provides reasons for the growth of representative government during the Colonial Era.

Question 1

Short answer

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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

Multiple choice

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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