They created and nurtured them. Like children, the American colonies grew and flourished under British supervision. Like many adolescents, the colonies rebelled against their parent country by declaring independence. But the American democratic experiment did not begin in 1776. The COLONIES had been practicing limited forms of self-government since the early 1600s.
The great expanse of the Atlantic Ocean created a safe distance for American colonists to develop skills to govern themselves. Despite its efforts to control American trade, England could not possibly oversee the entire American coastline. Colonial merchants soon learned to operate outside British law. Finally, those who escaped religious persecution in England demanded the freedom to worship according to their faiths.
Colonial Governments
Each of the thirteen colonies had a charter, or written agreement between the colony and the king of England or Parliament. CHARTERS of royal colonies provided for direct rule by the king. A COLONIAL LEGISLATURE was elected by property holding males. But governors were appointed by the king and had almost complete authority — in theory. The legislatures controlled the salary of the governor and often used this influence to keep the governors in line with colonial wishes. The first colonial legislature was the VIRGINIA HOUSE OF BURGESSES, established in 1619.
During its almost 40 years as the head of the <em>AFL (American Federation of Labor)</em>, Samuel Gompers worked extremely hard for the cause of the labor movement, especially improving worker's rights and conditions.
Among the things he achieved leading the AFL, Gompers secured shorter working hours and lower wage for workers.
Answer is shorter working hours and lower wage for workers.
1. two-term limit
2. Great Seal
3. all men created equal
4. Bill of Rights
5. George Washington
6. "We the people"
7. willingness to compromise
8. Senate
9. courts
It made families raise more independent children instead of mindless obedient people. Brought families closer together to a more relaxed escape from hard labor. Women had more opportunities for work and were seen as domesticated. Thank you for posting your question here at brainly. I hope the answer will help you. Feel free to ask more questions here.
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