Harriet Beecher Stowe
Stowe Sojourner Truth
Answer:
So first of all what does the word colony. Mean well a colony is land that is settled. Or taken over by another country for example the 13 colonies were settled by european.
It is important because without it citizens would not be able to choose the people who will run their government. It is also a major responsibility. Those that do not vote are failing to carry out a civic responsibility. They are also handing over their political power to views they may oppose.