1. Local Colonial Government
Mr. Heath
Blue Creek Elementary School
February 2014

2. Terms
salutary neglect neglect administration agency regulations revenue “power of the purse” pardon veto

3. Board of Trade Part of British government Located in London
Supposedly responsible for most aspects of colonial administration
However, really just advised the government on policy
Authority was divided between numerous offices and agencies
Somewhat ignored colonies

4. Salutary Neglect Salutary—healthy or something that is good
Neglect—to ignore or leave out
Parliament neglected or overlooked most trade regulations as long as the colonies remained loyal.
As long as the colonies kept sending raw materials to England and buying British goods.

5. Types of Colonies
Proprietary Colony—owned by a small group of people. The proprietors appointed the governor.
Corporate Colony—owned by a company with many investors. The company appointed the governor.
Royal—owned by the king. The king appointed the governor

6. Colonial Government Governor Council Assembly
Appointed by king or proprietors
Leader of the colony
Council
Appointed by the governor
Advised the governor
Assembly
Elected by people of colony
Power to make laws and to tax

7. Powers of Governors The Power to Call the assembly into session
Veto laws passed by the assembly
Appoint judges and government officials
Grant pardons
Control trade
Command the military

8. Weaknesses of Governors
Had to follow regulations written by the Board of Trade
Served for only a brief time
Were usually from England and not from the colony
Salary paid by the assembly

9. Power of the Assemblies
Were from the colony
Most served for years
There long before the governor came, and there long after the governor left
“Power of the Purse”—The power to control taxes, money and revenue
Most were well-connected and highly respected
Most were well-educated, skilled in writing and speaking.