Colonial Governments

Which legal model was used to form the government of royal colonies?

• Charter

• Proprietary

• Royal

• None of the above

Which colonies were royal or crown colonies by 1750?

• Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

• Virginia, New Jersey, New York

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire

• All of the above

Which colonies were charter colonies?

• Connecticut, Rhode Island

• Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania

• Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

• Virginia, New Jersey, New York

What rights did colonists in charter colonies have?

• Right to elect their governors and both houses

• Right to appoint governors and establish courts

• Right to collect land taxes and develop towns

• Right to have direct control and authority over the colony

Which colonies were proprietary colonies?

• Connecticut, Rhode Island

• Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania

• Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina

• Virginia, New Jersey, New York

Who appointed the governors in proprietary colonies?

• Ruling monarch of England

• Proprietors

• Citizens of the colony

• None of the above