Question

Why was the dominion of New England opposed by the British colonists? a. It restricted or abolished their community laws and was run by a governor who did not need approval from any elected citizen group. b. It established the catholic church as the official colonial church and restricted the rights of protestants and other dissenters. c. It applied British laws, including the act of toleration, without the input or consent of the colonial leaders or citizens. d. It placed the affected colonies under the direct rule of parliament, which had been passing and enforcing restrictive trade policies.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The option that best describes why the Dominion of New England was opposed by the British colonists is:

a. It restricted or abolished their community laws and was run by a governor who did not need approval from any elected citizen group.

The Dominion of New England was formed in 1686 by King James II with the aim of consolidating several New England colonies under a single government. The colonists opposed the Dominion for several reasons, one of which was the restriction or abolition of their community laws. The Dominion replaced existing colonial governments and imposed a single governor, Sir Edmund Andros, who had significant authority and did not require approval from any elected citizen group. This centralized control and lack of local representation were viewed as a threat to the colonists' rights and autonomy, leading to opposition and discontent among the British colonists.