The Original 13 Colonies: Democratic Or Democratic?
Thesis: The original 13 colonies was democratic, because of their ability to vote, religious freedom, and their representative government.
Document 2 was created because the colonies believed voters had the right to have a say in the government. Voting qualifications were that you had to be a white, Christian male, and own a specific amount of land. Voting was democratic in that the colonists had a say in government. Blacks and women not having the right to vote was undemocratic. The colonies believed the votes should be restricted, and that the people allowed to vote were committed members of the community. Document 2 resulted in the American Revolution, which was fought over voting. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut in 1639, let the
Document 2 was created because the colonies believed voters had the right to have a say in the government. Voting qualifications were that you had to be a white, Christian male, and own a specific amount of land. Voting was democratic in that the colonists had a say in government. Blacks and women not having the right to vote was undemocratic. The colonies believed the votes should be restricted, and that the people allowed to vote were committed members of the community. Document 2 resulted in the American Revolution, which was fought over voting. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut in 1639, let the