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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The New England Colonies

Question 23 • (Bergold)WCA 2130 US History 1 1st nine weeks 26-27

How did Thomas Hooker's beliefs influence the development of government in the Connecticut Colony?

Answer
A
His beliefs led to stricter voting rules based on church membership.
B
His beliefs led to greater control by a monarch over the colony
C
His beliefs led to broader voting rights and a representative government
D
His beliefs led to economic policies that limited citizen participation

Explanation

Thomas Hooker believed that government’s authority came from the people, not just from church leaders or a monarch. These ideas helped shape Connecticut’s government as a representative system with broader voting rights than Massachusetts had. So the correct choice is C, broader voting rights and a representative government.

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