Colonial relationship with Great Britain
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Colonial relationship with
Great Britain
Who rules the roost?
But in reality, how do I get
those colonists to obey my rules?
What I say goes!
Colonial Government
British Crown
Royal Governo
r
CouncilColonial Assembl
y
• Appointed by the King (King’s friends)
• Could dismiss the Colonial Assembly
• Oversaw Colonial trade (tax, smuggling)
• Had final approval on laws created on the local level
• Appointed by Governor (aligned with King’s side of things)
• Advisory board to governor
• Acted as highest court in each colony
• Elected by Colonial residents
• Made local laws• Had authority to
tax (local taxes)
• AKA…The King
Colonial Government
When it comes down to it… British Monarchy – ultimate authority Each colony created their own local
government(Influenced by political changes in England)
New England
Town meeting – discussion and decision (close knit) Colonial courts (reflected ideals of local community:
Pilgrims, Puritans, education) South
County officials (spread far apart) Colonial courts (reflected ideals of local community:
slavery, cash crops, plantations) Middle
Combination of NE and S Colonial courts (reflected ideals of local community:
Quakers, trade)
Local Politics
Let’s remind ourselves again …
…why did Great Britain want colonial territory?
England’s reason for
establishing/controlling colonies = $ Mercantilism = making money through
trade Exports>Imports
Colonies meant to Mother England… Resource for raw materials A market for selling finished goods
Trade