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COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS

Explore the development of colonial governments in America, from the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut in 1639 to the establishment of the first American constitution. Learn about representative assemblies, popular elections, and the types of colonies – Royal, Charter, and Proprietary – that formed the foundation of governance in the 13 colonies. Discover the Virginia House of Burgesses, the first legislature established in 1619, with its unique structure of annual meetings and representation from various plantations.

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COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS

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  1. COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS

  2. THE FUNDEMENTAL ORDERS OF CONNECTICUT 1639 • FIRST AMERICAN CONSTITUION • Representative Assembly • Elected Reps from town made laws • Popular elections for governors and judges

  3. Types of Colonies Royal Colonies a colony ruled or administered by officials appointed by and responsible to the reigning sovereign of the parent state such as New York. Charter Colonies a colony, as Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island, chartered to an individual, trading company, etc., by the British crown. Proprietary Colonies any of certain colonies, as Maryland and Pennsylvania, that were granted to an individual or group by the British crown and that were granted full rights of self-government.

  4. ALL 13 COLONIES ESTABLISHED BY • 1732 • KING GEORGE I

  5. FIRST LEGISLATURE 1619 • VIRGINA HOUSE OF BURGESSES • Met once annually • Contained 2 houses Governor’s Council Representatives from Plantations

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