"explain how and why colonies of the world’s most powerful empire developed unique, independent system of governing."

Separated by the Atlantic ocean, the colonies were on the opposite side of the ocean from Great Britain, this geographical fact meant that the mother country lacked the ability to enforce policy in the colonies subjects and leaders. Due to this issue, gradually the colonies were extended more rights and developed a unique form of government in opposition to that of the British Empire, particularly that of monarchical rule, top-down leadership and they established their democracy through conflict and devolution. 

Not sure if it’s within 12 months, but you could talk about the spreading of alt-right hate speech and whether that is covered by the right of freedom of speech? or, cover how during the midterm elections in some states many native american populations were declined to vote because they didn’t have the proper id, despite being citizens? also, the death of that journalist last month, who spoke freely and reported about the saudi government and how corrupted it is and was killed because of that (lack of free press/speech). just some ideas for this prompt, i hope at least one of them : )

The second option is correct according to edgenuity