The Rise of Colonial Self-Governance
Which of the following best explains how the development of colonial legislatures in British North America before 1754 reflected an increasing desire for self-governance?
A
They reflect a brief interest in local government that was quickly abandoned in favor of centralized control.
B
They show that colonists rejected all forms of representative government in favor of autocratic leadership.
C
They illustrate a gradual shift from absolute royal or proprietor control to increased local autonomy and participatory government.
D
They confirm that colonists maintained unwavering loyalty to the British monarchy without any desire for self-rule.
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