Colonial Governments
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A. Steps Toward Self-Rule
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English Citizens?
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Colonists claimed they were and that they
got all the rights enjoyed in England
But the English Bill of Rights did not
extend to colonies
Self Government and Unity
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Massachusetts coined its own money
United Colonies of New England/New
England Confederation was also formed
B. Salutary Neglect
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Parliament in England
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Does not deal with colonial policy
Board of Trade
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Set up to handle colonial policy
Did not rule colonies very strictly
Colonists sent agents to influence
the board
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What is Salutary Neglect?
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Edmund Burke coins the phrase
“Salutary Neglect”
Means that the colonists benefit from
being left alone
Colonial Governments gain some
independence because England is
staying out of its business
C. Colonial Governments in
1700s
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Elected Assemblies
Many colonists saw them as a right
Set them up like the English
Parliament
2 Houses = Bicameral
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Governor’s Council – Upper House
Elected Assembly – Lower House
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Governors
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On paper they had power but could
not always back it up
Royal Colonies: Governor chosen by
the King
Proprietary Colonies: Governor
chosen by the Proprietor