Why did the colonies gain extensive freedom in self-government in the 1700s?
a. Many Royal Governors fled during an outbreak of Yellow Fever.
b. Britain declined to interfere in colonial political affairs.
c. The Dutch protected the colonies' right to self-government.
d. Colonists won the Glorious Revolution.
Ans: b. Britain declined to interfere in colonial political affairs.
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