Studies Weekly 8 Checkpoint

What is a charter in the context of colonial times?

• A type of ship used by colonists

• A legal document given by the king of England

• A map of the colony

• A list of colonists

What was the purpose of a charter colony?

• To serve as a vacation spot for the king

• To create a colony with a company of investors

• To establish a new kingdom

• To find new spices

Which of the following was NOT included in a charter?

• Geographic location of the colony

• Rights and privileges of colonists

• The king's favorite color

• Conditions for paying taxes to the king

Who provided the resources for charter colonies?

• The king of England

• The local farmers

• A company of investors

• The colonists themselves

Jamestown

• oligarchy

• authority rests with a group of men

• House of Burgesses

• representatives that make lwas

• junta

• strict military rules

Beginnings of legal slavery:

Children were born into slavery:

Education outlawed:

Mayflower Compact

• Compact

• work together to pass laws

• Mayflower Compact

• agreement between individuals

• self-government

• Not allowed to sign

• women

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