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Charter colonies (referring to the USA) were colonies funded by the king of England to travel to North America and begin settlements. These settlements were established to find resources and trade routes. As far as specific charter colonies...the first was Jamestown in the United States.

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How were charter colonies governed?

Charter colonies were governed by a king.


Which one of the three types of English colonies was the most independent?

proprietary was the most independent. Royal colonies were governed directly by the monarchy and charter colonies were basically proprietary colonies that were granted by the monarchy and once the charter was revoked they usually became royal colonies.


What are the types of North American colonies?

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Who elected the governor and legislature in charter colonies?

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A charter colony was one of the three types of colonies that existed in the British Empire during its heyday. The others were proprietary colonies and royal colonies. Basically, any group that wanted to start a charter colony had to get a charter from the King, and that is why they were called that. The charter gave them more freedom that other colonies that were were ruled more directly.


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Proprietary colonies and charter colonies.


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Type of colony that was largely self governing?

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Proprietary colonies and charter colonies.


What American colonies were Chartered colonies?

Rhode Island was a charter colony.


What different types of colonies were developed in the New World?

Proprietary colonies, royal colonies, and charter colonies.