Question

How was the New Jersey colony more democratic in its process of governing than the other colonies? Choose the four correct answers.

Option 1: They elected citizens to be part of the English Parliament.
Option 2: They had women elected as representatives too.
Option 3: The colony's charter allowed for freedom of religion.
Option 4: People could vote as long as you were a male and owned land.
Option 5: New Jersey had its own assembly to make laws and decisions to govern the New Jersey colony. The assembly was elected by the settlers of the New Jersey colony and represented the colonists of New Jersey.

Answer 1

The New Jersey colony was more democratic in its governance compared to other colonies because women could vote, there was religious freedom, voting was not limited to male landowners, and there was a representative assembly elected by settlers.

Step-by-step explanation:

New Jersey was more democratic in its process of governing than other colonies because:

1. Option 2: Women could vote as representatives.
2. Option 3: The colony's charter allowed for freedom of religion.
3. Option 4: Voting was not limited to only males who owned land, as long as they were a male citizen.
4. Option 5: New Jersey had its own assembly elected by the settlers, which made laws and decisions.

These factors allowed for more inclusivity and representation in the colony's government.