In What Ways Did England Reduce Colonial Autonomy During the 1680s

question 44

Multiple Choice

In what ways did England reduce colonial autonomy during the 1680s?

• A) Charles II revoked the charters of all colonies that had violated the Navigation Acts.
• B) It created the Dominion of New England,run by a royal appointee without benefit of an elected assembly.
• C) Because Charles II and James II were at least closet Catholics,the colonies no longer could establish churches within their borders.
• D) The king started appointing all judges.
• E) Not at all; this was the era in which colonies achieved autonomy.

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