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What did the charters guarantee to both the colonists and Great Britain during the colonial period in America?
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.
How did the government in the colonies differ from the government in Great Britain?
The government in Great Britain was a monarchy, while the colonies had a form of representative government.
Why was directly ruling the colonies from Great Britain problematic?
The colonies were far away, making it difficult for Great Britain to rule them directly.
How were the colonies created during the colonial period?
The colonies were created through charters granted by the kings of Great Britain.
What is a monarchy?
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.
What were charter colonies and how were they created?
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.
What role did the company officers play in charter colonies?
Company officers made the laws for their colony.
How were charter colonies governed?
Charter colonies were self-governed or governed by a stockholding company.
What authority did the company have in charter colonies?
The company had the authority to decide if the residents had a voice in the government.
What was the purpose of charter colonies?
The purpose of charter colonies was to provide the company with products to sell back in England for profit.
Test your knowledge on colonial charters and their significance in American history. Explore the rights granted to colonists and the expectations set by the British government.
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