Mayflower Compact:
Only elected representatives when necessary.
Women could not sign the document.
Will make laws & political offices only when necessary. People agreed to obey the laws that were established.
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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut:
Elections every two years, no one can be governor for more than two years. Towns have representatives elected by the people.
Women could not vote
Make laws for the people at the general court in September.
Smuggling--The Embargo Act completely restricted US trade and the New Englanders could trade easily with Great Britain through Canada.
The Embargo Act was put into place during the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France. Great Britain was taking over US ships and forcing citizens to fight for the British army/navy. Jefferson responded with an embargo to force Britain to stop through economic means. However smuggling made the embargo ineffective as well as a lack of support from NE Federalists. <span />
Ended the use of literacy and other voter qualification tests
Answer:
It's the last one. "The population of indigenous peoples in the Americas declined after Europeans started establishing colonies there."
Explanation:
It's the only one that isn't a statement of opinion. It's stating a solid answer without stating their own personal feelings on the topic.
I hope this helps!
