In 1664, a charter was granted to Roger Williams in London to colonize Rhode Island1. This charter bestowed legal rights upon the colony, allowing it to exist independently. Let’s delve into the historical context of colonial charters:
- Colonial Charters:
- Definition: A charter is a document that grants exclusive powers for the governance of land to proprietors or settlement companies. It bestows certain rights on towns, cities, universities, or other institutions.
- Purpose: These charters defined the relationship of the colony to the mother country, ensuring freedom from direct involvement by the Crown.
- Guaranteed Rights: All colonial charters guaranteed vague rights and privileges to colonists, similar to those of Englishmen, which would later play a role in the American Revolution.
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