The Most Successful Colonial Governors

The most successful colonial governors:

A) blocked the rising power of colonial assemblies, thereby pleasing the king and Parliament.
B) used their appointive powers and control of land grants to win allies in colonial legislatures.
C) abolished the colonial judicial system, whose members frequently overturned their executive orders and legislative action.
D) were able to stay in office during the Revolutionary War and went on to enjoy political power after independence.
E) had to leave office after twelve years, because the king and Parliament imposed term limits.