A charter is a legal document issued by a government that grants certain rights and privileges to an individual or group. In the context of establishing a colony, a charter would grant permission and authority to establish and govern the colony.
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Colony: A colony refers to an area or settlement established by people from another country who maintain political ties with their home country.
Founding Fathers: The term "Founding Fathers" refers to the leaders who played key roles in establishing the United States, including those involved in drafting important documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Royal Colony: A royal colony is one that was directly governed by the English monarchy. These colonies were subject to more direct control and oversight from England compared to proprietary colonies like Pennsylvania.