Which of the Following Was a Reason for Colonies Wanting

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason for colonies wanting to remain sovereign instead of creating a unified legislature?

• A) Many colonies were afraid of losing religious freedoms like they had in Great Britain.
• B) Many colonies were afraid of land claims creating larger and more powerful colonies at the expense of small colonies.
• C) Many colonies were able to form good working relationships with the Native Americans and saw no reason to collaborate with other colonies.
• D) Many colonies were still overwhelmingly loyal to Great Britain and the thought of a unified legislature was treasonous in their eyes.

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Definitions:

Bilateral Mistake

A misunderstanding where both parties involved in a contract have an incorrect belief about a basic assumption on which the contract is based.

Mistake Of Value

An error made by one or both parties at the time of entering into a contract, regarding the value or worth of the subject matter of the contract.

Voidable

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Fraudulent Misrepresentation

The intentional provision of false statements or concealment of information to deceive or mislead another party.