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How were the members of the upper houses of the colonial legislatures chosen?

The Governor appointed most of them but the colonist usually elected the lower houses


Why would immigrants have a chosen to live in the middle colonies?

Everyone was an immigrant to the colonies. Farmers liked the Middle Colonies because they could grow cash crops.


Where did early British colonist live in America?

Early British colonists primarily settled along the Atlantic coast of North America, establishing the Thirteen Colonies. Key regions included New England (like Massachusetts and Rhode Island), the Middle Colonies (such as New York and Pennsylvania), and the Southern Colonies (including Virginia and South Carolina). These areas were chosen for their fertile land, access to resources, and strategic locations for trade and defense. The settlements often developed around rivers and harbors, facilitating transportation and commerce.


How was the lower house of legislature chosen in the royal colonies?

The lower house legislature was elected by those property owners qualified to vote.


Who were the representatives of the royal colonies chosen by?

In royal colonies, representatives were typically chosen by the king or the colonial governor, who appointed a council to assist in governance. Additionally, the lower house of the legislature was often elected by the colony's free white male property owners. This created a dual system where the governor and council represented royal authority, while the elected assembly reflected the interests of local citizens.

Related Questions

Why did colonies dislike how governors were chosen in many colonies?

They preferred a system of direct democracy.


Why did the colonists dislike how the governors were chosen in many colonies?

They preferred a system of direct democracy.


Why did colonists dislike how governors were chosen in many colonies?

They preferred a system of direct democracy.


Were governors of the 13 colonies chosen by the colonist or king of England?

The First governors of each state were appointed by the King of England.


in what two ways were the governors of the colonist chosen in what two ways were the governors of the colonist chosen?

elected by the colonists or appointed by the English king


what is the conclusion of The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves and that no taxes ever have been or can be constitutionally imposed on them?

"The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves and that no taxes ever have been or can be constitutionally imposed on them" is part of the Stamp Act. The conclusion is that the colonist who have no representation in the British government cannot be taxed by England.


Why would colonist chosen to remain a loyalist?

To protect them from the french


How were the singers of The Declaration of Independence chosen?

The were chosen by being delegates in the thriteen colonies. i think they were chosen delegates also.


Early America colonies were controlled by?

They were self governed by chosen governors.


What position did the Virginia's elect George Washington to after England began taxing the colonist?

The 1765 Stamp Act was the first of the taxes imposed directly on the colonies by England. At the First Virginia Convention in 1774, George Washington, who staunchly opposed the Act, was chosen to be a delegate to the First Continental Congress.


How were the members of the upper houses of the colonial legislatures chosen?

The Governor appointed most of them but the colonist usually elected the lower houses


Who was chosen as a voter in the colonies?

White men over 21 years of age.