A Sign of Early New England's Democratic Approach to Government

question 63

Multiple Choice

A sign of early New England's democratic approach to government, town meetings

• A) decided who would be allowed to vote.
• B) were phased out after New England broke from Great Britain.
• C) were centered in buildings that served as both church and town hall.
• D) conducted all aspects of administering the town.
• E) could decide whether to let newcomers move to the area or share in land distribution.

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