Under the English constitution during the eighteenth century,
A. only American colonists were denied direct representation in Parliament.
B. large areas of England had no direct political representation.
C. all seats in American colonial assemblies were appointed.
D. the empire was made up of a federation of commonwealths.
E. each member of Parliament represented a particular geographic area.
Answer: B
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