What is the main reason the idea of representive government gained popularity in colonial america

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

during world war ii, the united states officially had no propaganda, but the roosevelt government used means to circumvent this official line. one such propaganda tool was the publicly owned but government-funded writers' war board (wwb).

explanation:

the democratic party is the answer because they disapproved of slavery