royal colony
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a colony ruled or administered by officials appointed by and responsible to the reigning sovereign of the parent state.
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American History. a colony, as New York, administered by a royal governor and council appointed by the British crown, and having a representative assembly elected by the people.
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In 1663, King Louis XIV canceled the royal charter with the Company of New France and transformed the settlement into a royal colony.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Two years later, his son, King Charles I, proclaimed Virginia a royal colony.
From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018
After his execution, New York became a royal colony with an elected assembly like the others, but Leisler’s bitter legacy remained.
From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018
Its charter was later revoked, and Massachusetts became a royal colony in 1691.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016
With this act Virginia became a royal colony and continued as such until the American Revolution made it free and independent.
From The First Seventeen Years: Virginia 1607-1624 by Hatch, Charles E.
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