Why did the colonies gain extensive freedom in self-government in the 1700s?

Answer 1

Because the American colonies were a month away, by ship. Nothing went faster than that, so the royal officials in London were unable to manage things in the colonies.

Answer 2

Each colony had a separate Charter, with specific rules as to how the government was to be conducted. For example, "the Massachusetts Bay Company, a joint-stock company resident in England, whose membership included merchants and landed gentry, received a charter from the Crown. The government of the company and the extent of its authority were clearly stated in the charter, with an unstated premise that the management o! the company and thus the charter itself would remain in England."

Answer 3

After the French and Indian War, Britain placed several taxes on colonists to pay for the war. The colonists became angered because, not only did they have these taxes, but they had no representation in the British government to determine these taxes. The British continued to seize more control over the colonies to create a more authoritarian regime, outlawing local legislature and appointing local governors to colonies.

Answer 4

Britain Declined to interfere in colonial political affairs

Answer 5

It was important because self-government would lead to their independence from the British and form their own country.