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The Tory was a political party in Britain controlled by the aristocracy.
Maine was controlled by Massachusetts.
it means a government controlled by members of wealthy, privileged families.
Massachusetts controlled Maine in 1803.
A government controlled by a small privileged and powerful group is called an oligarchy.When that group consists of aristocrats, it is called an aristocracy.
The Puritan government of Massachusetts was not a democracy or a theocracy. Massachusetts had views of both. The religious laws were prevalent over most laws in the state. However, they didn't have one ruler. The only people who could vote were the freemen's. The Puritan government of Connecticut was controlled by King Charles II of England. He gave the governor the executive power. Puritan was the only religion allowed. It was part of an extended monarchy as well.
The Puritans controlled Massachusetts and religious toleration was practiced in Rhode Island.
In Connecticut, as in most states, it will depend on what the specific charges are. Such felonies are set at 5 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 1 year. Fleeing the state tolls the statute.
Before, it was territory controlled by Massachusetts. Then it later became a state.
The English controlled the economy of the south. They settled along th Atlantic coast where they were interconnected with rivers and trade routes. This allowed for easy communication. Whenever trade was shipped out, it had to be passed through English colonies.
The Massachusetts Bay Colony controlled most of New England during the 17th century. Established in 1630, it became a significant Puritan settlement and gradually expanded its influence over neighboring areas, including parts of present-day Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. The colony played a central role in the region's economic, political, and cultural development until the formation of the New England Confederation in 1643 and subsequent colonial changes.
They took over from kings/princelings and as the large landowners and employers, they dominated decision making and controlled the people dependent on them. They were also the war leaders, and the combination gave them clear dominance.