1.3.5 Quiz: Early American Governments

Question 9 of 10

Which statement accurately describes the 13 American colonies?

A. Though all colonies were established under the same charter, each had a distinct purpose and set of goals.
B. The colonies were all established under the same charter, and thus shared similar goals, rights, and laws.
C. Each colony had a different population and purpose, and each had a separate charter outlining its government.
D. All colonial charters granted representation in Parliament and recognized the British king as the ultimate source of authority.



Answer :

Final answer:

The 13 American colonies had distinct purposes and governing structures under different charters.


Explanation:

The statement that accurately describes the 13 American colonies is:

  1. A. Though all colonies were established under the same charter, each had a distinct purpose and set of goals.

This is correct because the colonies had different origins, purposes, and governing structures, ranging from royal colonies like Massachusetts to proprietary colonies like Pennsylvania and corporate colonies like Connecticut.


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