Which of the following factors played a role in establishing the foundations of republican government in early British colonies in North America?

a. A high percentage of colonists owned land and property.

b. Puritans believed that the Bible supported republican governments.

c. Both men and women participated equally in colonial politics.

d. Most colonists were of equal social and economic standing.

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Which of the following factors played a role in establishing the foundations of republican government in early British colonies in North America?

a. A high percentage of colonists owned land and property.

b. Puritans believed that the Bible supported republican governments.

c. Both men and women participated equally in colonial politics.

d. Most colonists were of equal social and economic standing.

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Miley Collier · Answer 1

"a. A high percentage of colonists owned land and property" would be the best option, since the early settlers equated republicanism with land holding--mainly because without land one was thought unable to make decisions for the future of the country.