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Q: What was the purpose of a charter from the British king to the colonists?
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The Virginia Company charter authorized?

The Charter of 1606 is a document from King James I of England to the Virginia Company. It gave land rights to colonists for the sole purpose of propagating the Christian religion.


Why did the king of England get the colonists to pay the taxes?

it was his charter to the Americas he has the right


What did colonists do to upset the British?

The colonists were British and when they declared independence they were seen as traitors by the king.


What king of charter was issued by the king for exploration and purpose of profit?

charters of liberties


What month did the british king declare the colonists to be rebels?

June


How did the Mayflower Compact and the charter differ?

The Mayflower Compact was the Pilgrim's own form of government. A charter is a grant of authority (permission) from the king that they, the colonists, are allowed to start a colony.


Did the British compare colonists to stray cats?

I have never read they did. You have to remember that ALL were British subjects and the revolution was treason against the king. The colonies were British and so were the colonists.


What were the Colonists and the British fighting for in the Revolutionary war?

The colonists wanted freedom from a king who allowed them no representaion yet overtaxed them. The British wanted to keep "their" colony.


Did british compare colonists to stray cats?

I have never read they did. You have to remember that ALL were British subjects and the revolution was treason against the king. The colonies were British and so were the colonists.


Which British King did the American colonists declare independence from?

The answer is George the Third.


Why were colonists angry with British?

they were angry because how they were getting treated by the king.


What did groups of mercants obtain from the British king in order to start settlements in America?

The king is the only person who could grant a charter.