SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE SOUTHERN COLONIES SETTLEMENT AND GROWTH
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They served the king
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Colonists paid lawyers to represent them
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It was very powerful
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Colonists elected representatives to assemblies
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Detailed explanation-1: -The proprietors of New York and New Jersey picked governors to rule the colonies. The proprietors allowed the colonists to be part of the government in two ways. The assembly did not have much power, but it was a step toward self-government. William Penn belonged to a religious group called the Quakers.
Detailed explanation-2: -In royal colonies, the governor and the council were appointed by the British government. In proprietary colonies, these officials were appointed by proprietors, and they were elected in charter colonies. In every colony, the assembly was elected by property owners.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ruling powers were given to a governor. In 1685 New York became a royal colony, and King James II sent Sir Edmund Andros to be the royal governor. He ruled without a legislature, causing dissension and complaint among the citizens.