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Why did colonies come to rely on their elected legislatures?
why did the colonies come to rely on their elected legislure
When did the colonial legislatures close?
Colonial legislatures in the American colonies began to close after the American Revolution, particularly as the colonies declared independence from British rule in 1776. The last of the colonial legislatures effectively ceased to function by 1781, as the Articles of Confederation took effect, transitioning governance to a new system. By this time, many colonies had already established their own state governments.
Who was the king of England who disbanded the colonial legislatures taxed the colonies?
King George the the second
From 1710 to 1750 English colonies in America?
increased the power of their legislatures and decreased the power of their royal governors.
Who made the laws in the colonies?
British Parliament
How do john Locke's ideas help explain why the colonist looked to their legislatures for leadership instead of the colonies governor?
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How do john lockes ideas help explain why the colonists looked to their legislatures for leadership instead of to the colonies governor?
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What effect did Parliament have one the legislatures of the American colonies?
Great Britain's rule over the American colonies greatly influenced much of our legal body. We use many of their customs as well.
Where did nearly all the state constitutions written in the late 1770 place most of the power?
Nearly all of the state constitutions written in the late 1770s placed most of the power in the legislatures. Legislatures were extensions of the English government in the US colonies.
What effect did Parliament have on the legislatures of the America colonies?
Great Britain's rule over the American colonies greatly influenced much of our legal body. We use many of their customs as well.
How did the geographic features influence life in the colonies?
As time passed the colonist's elected assemblies grew strong and also by the mid 1700s, the colonies had become used to governing themselves trough their elected legislatures.
Which of NOT included in the list of grievances against the British King?
Declaring war on the colonies. Choices are... A Overruling the decisions of the British Parliament B Taxing the colonists without their consent C Dismissing the colonial legislatures D Declaring war on the colonies
