Question

1. list the 3 forms of self - government in the colonies and define/explain what each one did or was?

Explanation:

1. Royal Colonies: Governed directly by the British Crown. The king appointed a governor and council. They enforced British laws and collected taxes.
2. Proprietary Colonies: Granted by the king to individuals or groups. Proprietors had the power to make laws, appoint officials, and control land distribution.
3. Charter Colonies: Had a charter from the king giving them more self - rule. They elected their own governors and assemblies and made local laws.

Answer:

1. Royal Colonies: Governed by British Crown, king appointed governor and council, enforced laws and collected taxes.
2. Proprietary Colonies: Granted to individuals/groups, proprietors made laws, appointed officials, controlled land.
3. Charter Colonies: Had charter for more self - rule, elected governors and assemblies, made local laws.