Which New England colony was the first to give people the ability to directly elect their representatives? Select the best answer from the choices provided A. Virginia B. Connecticut C. Massachusetts D. New Hampshire

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Anna Simpson

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13 November, 02:44

Which New England colony was the first to give people the ability to directly elect their representatives? Select the best answer from the choices provided A. Virginia B. Connecticut C. Massachusetts D. New Hampshire

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Rhianna Hawkins · Answer 1

It was technically "C. Massachusetts" that was the first to give people the ability to directly elect their representatives, since this was part of the Mayflower Compact, which was signed before the settlers even reached the colony.