Question

The colonies along the eastern coast of North America were formed under different types of charter, but most developed representative democratic governments to rule their territories.

Answer 1

Each colony was granted a type of charter, or contract, from the King of England, which allowed its people to remain in the area. Royal, proprietary, and joint-stock were the three most common types of charters given to those looking to colonize the New World in the name of the mother country.

Answer 2

The three charters that the colonies were given included royal, proprietary, and join-stock. This allowed their governments to flourish. They weren't ruled by the king, instead each had their own self-government.