3) Which of the following was true of American legislative assemblies in the mid-eighteenth century? a. They had a major role in policymaking and routine administration.
b. They were little more than debating societies.
c. Their authority was limited to issues related to public order.
d. They were dominated by members of the British aristocracy.

a

Explanation:

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

explanation:

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.