Parchment, as were all legal documents of the time.
Pennsylvania
a limited government
By settlers who had been given a charter, or grant of rights and privileges.
charter
Charter
Parchment, as were all legal documents of the time.
A charter is a legal document that grants certain rights or privileges to an individual, group, or organization. It outlines the rules and responsibilities that must be followed in order to maintain those rights or privileges.
It means Those rights and privileges (I hope this part is obvious) which justly belong to us (that we deserve) by charter (because they were given to us in an official document, i.e. a charter) or by birth (or because all citizens have them)
The charter took away some of the Puritans political privileges
The Charter for Privileges, issued in 1701 by William Penn, granted significant autonomy and rights to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania. It established a framework for governance, ensuring religious freedom, civil liberties, and the right to self-governance through an elected assembly. This charter aimed to attract settlers by promoting a diverse and tolerant society, distinguishing Pennsylvania as a unique colony in colonial America.
The Charter of Privileges, also known as the Charter of Liberties, was issued in 1701 by the Penn family, granting certain rights and freedoms to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania. This document aimed to establish a framework for governance and protect the rights of the colonists, reflecting the principles of self-governance and religious freedom. It played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Pennsylvania and influenced later democratic ideals in America.
In 1701, William Penn created a Charter of Privileges for the residents of his colony. Penn envisioned a colony that permitted religious freedom, the consent and participation of the governed, as well as other laws pertaining to property rights. The Charter of Privileges recognized the authority of the King and Parliament over the colony, while creating a local governing body that would propose and execute the laws. Penn clearly states the responsibilities the citizens have in selecting virtuous men to lead and govern. ~Hope this helps!