Curtailment of political freedoms Flashcards
1
Q
Which act largely reduced American political freedom?
what was this a part of?
A
Massachusetts Government Act, 1774
Coercive Acts, 1774.
2
Q
What were severe limits placed on?
what did this take away?
A
Town meetings.
An essential part of American self-government.
3
Q
what did they do to the colony’s charter?
A
Effectively suspended it.
4
Q
what were most elective offices in the colony filled with?
what did this mean for the colonists?
A
Royal Appointees.
They could not elect their officials any more.
5
Q
what did this increase feelings of amongst Americans?
A
oppression
6
Q
The governor could also _______ and _______ most officials.
what did this take away from Americans?
A
appoint and remove
traditional voting rights.
