Colonial Charters

The charters guaranteed certain rights to the colonists and assured that the government of each colony could not go against the laws of the government of Great Britain.

The government in Great Britain was a monarchy, while the colonies had a form of representative government.

The colonies were far away, making it difficult for Great Britain to rule them directly.

<p>The colonies were created through charters granted by the kings of Great Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A monarchy is a system of government in which a country is ruled by one leader, a king or queen, who was born into the role.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charter colonies were colonies created by a charter granted to a company. A company was made up of investors who provided ships, tools, food, water, and protection for the people who would move to America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Company officers made the laws for their colony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charter colonies were self-governed or governed by a stockholding company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The company had the authority to decide if the residents had a voice in the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of charter colonies was to provide the company with products to sell back in England for profit.</p> Signup and view all the answers