Directions: Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives given. History of government in America shows a gradual development of the system.…
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Directions: Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives given.
History of government in America shows a gradual development of the system. Local governments were the first governments. The primitive tribe that chose the strongest man to be its chief and the oldest men to form a council was establishing local government. It was seeking a better, safer life.
In the same way, the first English settlers who landed at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 soon realized that they needed rules and leaders. At first, the settlers searched for gold and had to find their own food and provide their own shelter. As food supplies began to run low, and as the colonists faced hunger and disease, they saw that they needed to work together if the colony was to survive. The colonists formed a council to make laws for the colony. They chose Captain John Smith as president of the council to see that the laws were carried out. This government at Jamestown was the first local government in America.
Today's local government is still the first and most important government in American lives. It protects lives, provides safety, and homes and it helps to keep environment clean. Local government provides Americans with schools, libraries and other important services.
History of government in America shows a gradual development of the system. Local governments were the first governments. The primitive tribe that chose the strongest man to be its chief and the oldest men to form a council was establishing local government. It was seeking a better, safer life.
In the same way, the first English settlers who landed at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 soon realized that they needed rules and leaders. At first, the settlers searched for gold and had to find their own food and provide their own shelter. As food supplies began to run low, and as the colonists faced hunger and disease, they saw that they needed to work together if the colony was to survive. The colonists formed a council to make laws for the colony. They chose Captain John Smith as president of the council to see that the laws were carried out. This government at Jamestown was the first local government in America.
Today's local government is still the first and most important government in American lives. It protects lives, provides safety, and homes and it helps to keep environment clean. Local government provides Americans with schools, libraries and other important services.
The Jamestown colonists formed a government because of
- pride
- greed
- necessity
- curiosity
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - necessity
Food ran low and the colonists faced hunger and disease, so they realised they had to work together to survive: they formed a government out of necessity. Pride, greed and curiosity are not given as reasons.
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