Contents
Acronyms
Acknowledgments
One. Introduction
Two. The Emergence of Representative Assemblies in the Colonies
Three. Who Could Vote and Who Could Represent
Four. The Apportionment of Assembly Seats
Five. Election Mechanics and Candidate Emergence
Six. Campaigns and Voters
Seven. Expectations for the Representative’s Role
Eight. Representation in the Colonial Legislative Process
Nine. Colonial Representatives and the Enduring Dilemma of Representation
Appendix A: Instructions to Representatives
Appendix B: Initial Floor Vote and Town Position on the 1754 Massachusetts Excise Bill
References
Index