Which statement best describes political participation in most colonies?
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Correct answer: It was limited mainly to free adult men who met property or religious qualifications
Colonial political participation was broader than in some European settings but still restricted. Women, enslaved people, most Native Americans, and many poor men were excluded from formal voting and officeholding.
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