Technically, when America was still the 13 original colonies they were ruled by the British. But when America gained its independence and the colonies became states, the first government they put in place was the Articles of Confederation.
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Early colonies contributed to the principles of modern American government through self government and the election of their local leaders.
One of the first attempts was at self government in the english colonies
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establish a stable government
establish a stable government
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Early colonies contributed to the principles of modern American government through self government and the election of their local leaders.
1. Who was the first child of African American parents in England's American colonies?
1. Who was the first child of African American parents in England's American colonies?
never developed an effective, centralized government.
If the American colonies were to stay in England, America would not be the same. The 13 colonies were the first to allow religious freedom and have religious tolerance as proven in some as history's greatest document such as Mayflower Compact and Maryland's Tolerance. Also if the American colonies were to stay in England there wouldn't be the democratic system of government we have today because the colonies sprouted a system of government called The House of Burgess es which was the start of a representative government which lead to our country today.
There were several factors that all worked together to draw Britain's attention to the American colonies. The first factor was France and Spain's withdraw from the American colonies, leaving Britain as the only control. The thirteen colonies between South Carolina and Main had also grown in trade and economy. The colonies had also developed urban centers and large populations, this meant that the colonies had a strong economy and society independent from the British government which drew Britain's attention.
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One of the first attempts was at self government in the english colonies
1. Who was the first child of African parents in England's American colonies?