Did the Committees of Observation and Inspection Enjoy Widespread Popular

question 61

Multiple Choice

Did the committees of observation and inspection enjoy widespread popular support? Why or why not?

• A) No, because the election of many radicals to these committees caused further divisions within the resistance movement.
• B) No, because the method of election ensured that only members of the elite would be elected to these committees.
• C) Yes, because all men eligible to vote for delegates of the lower house of the colonial assemblies were allowed to elect committee members at the local level.
• D) Yes, because only well-known men who had previously been elected to positions of authority were chosen as committee members.

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Definitions:

Directly Representing

The act of advocating or speaking on behalf of another person or group in a direct and explicit manner.

Empowerment

The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.

Advocacy

The act of supporting or arguing in favor of a cause, policy, or group of people, often to influence public policy or resource allocation.

Coercive Power

Coercive Power is the ability to control others through threats or punishment, often used in a negative context to compel obedience.