The Elected Colonial Assemblies Gained Power in the Eighteenth Century

question 69

Multiple Choice

The elected colonial assemblies gained power in the eighteenth century by

• A) supporting the concept of democracy.
• B) assuming privileges associated with the British House of Commons.
• C) defying orders issued by the British monarch.
• D) allying with powerful colonial religious leaders.

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Definitions:

Coaction Task

An activity where individuals work simultaneously and independently in the presence of others to complete a task.

Social Loafing

The occurrence when people put in less effort towards attaining an objective while working in a team compared to working solo.

Meaningful Task

A task perceived as significant and valuable by an individual, often leading to increased motivation and engagement.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.