Chapter 3 – 1768 words – Flashcard
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Who did the king of England give his colony to?
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the Duke of York
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What is proprietary colony?
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a colony in which an owner, or proprietor, owned all the land and controlled the government.
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What is a joint-stock company?
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investors buying shares, or part ownership.
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What is a charter?
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a document that granted the right to form a colony.
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What is headright?
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a grant of land given to colonial settlers who paid their own way.
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Who where the protestants who wished to reform the Anglican Church?
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the puritans
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Why were the separatists mistreated?
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because of their beliefs