Why was the direct democracy that was practiced on the local level in New England not extended to the colonial level?
a. It was impractical.
b. It had proved unsuccessful at the local level.
c. It was banned by the king.
d. No one was interested.
e. Too many people were intimidated by their landlords.
ANS: A
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