APFIVE Colonial Governance and Political Values
Between 1630 and 1750, how did the evolving roles of appointed governors and locally elected legislatures indicate a shift in colonial political values?
A
It suggested that colonists were indifferent to their governance structure and focused exclusively on economic matters.
B
It reflected a temporary arrangement where local legislatures were formed solely to implement British directives without any autonomous power.
C
It revealed a shift towards valuing local participation in governance, as colonists began to demand a greater role in legislative decision-making.
D
It showed that colonial politics were becoming more centralized, with appointed governors increasingly dominating local institutions.
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