Religious leaders contributed to the growth of representative governments in the thirteen colonies by- A. Establishing self- governing bodies in the colonies
B. Writing constitutions for the colonies in New England
C. Advocating for political rights for both men and women
D. Requiring religious training before allowing citizens to vote

How did the construction of the erie canal improve transportation in the united states in the 1820s? a. the canal connected the great lakes to the mississippi river. b. the canal connected the great lakes to the ohio river. c. the canal connected the atlantic and pacific oceans. d. the canal connected the great lakes to the atlantic ocean.