Lesson 26 of 84 · Colonization
⭐ 30 XPSelf-Government in the Colonies
Self-Government in the Colonies was an essential development that allowed colonists to create their own laws and manage their affairs.
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Self-Government in the Colonies was an essential development that allowed colonists to create their own laws and manage their affairs. Many colonies used town meetings or representative assemblies to make decisions about local governance. This practice gave colonists a sense of autonomy and involvement in their government, fostering the idea of democracy. As a result, self-government laid the foundation for the future political system of the United States, where citizens have a voice in their own governance.
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Many colonies practiced self-government through town meetings.
Self-government helped develop democratic ideas in the colonies.
Colonial assemblies were often made up of elected representatives.
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1 of 2What was a common method of self-government in the colonies?
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