The Government System of the 13 British Colonies
What type of government did the 13 British colonies have before the revolution? After the revolution?
The 13 British colonies had a colonial government before the revolution, and a republic government after the revolution.
The type of government in the 13 British colonies before the revolution was a colonial government. The colonial government was based on the authority of the British monarchy and had a system of governors appointed by the King or Queen, who had the power to make laws and enforce them.
After the revolution, the colonies became independent states and formed a new type of government called a republic. In a republic, the power is held by the people, who elect representatives to make laws and serve as leaders.