Connecticut Charter of 1662

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Properties (60)
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gptkbp:instanceOf charter
gptkbp:allows elected governor
gptkbp:defines rights of the colonists
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Connecticut_General_Assembly
gptkbp:established legislative assembly
self-governance
the_framework_for_government_in_Connecticut
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Connecticut Charter of 1662
gptkbp:includes provisions for land distribution
gptkbp:influenced American_constitutional_development
later_charters_in_America
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:King_Charles_II
land rights
gptkbp:ledTo increased autonomy
gptkbp:provides judicial powers
gptkbp:recognizes Connecticut's_territory
gptkbp:replacedBy Connecticut_Fundamental_Orders
gptkbp:signature April 23, 1662
gptkbp:was a historical artifact
a charter that allowed for the establishment of courts
a royal charter
a charter that established the principle of popular sovereignty
a charter that recognized the importance of education
a charter that recognized the rights of the people
a significant document in colonial history
a charter that provided for the protection of property rights
a charter that allowed for the establishment of a militia
a charter that established a system of checks and balances
a charter that established a framework for taxation
a charter that established a system of representation
a reflection of the political climate of the time
a charter that influenced the governance of other colonies
a charter that recognized the rights of minorities.
a charter that provided for the election of officials
a charter that recognized the rights of the individual
a charter that provided for the appointment of judges
a charter that allowed for the establishment of public offices
a charter that allowed for local governance
a charter that allowed for religious freedom
a charter that allowed for the creation of laws
a document that shaped colonial policy
a legal foundation for the colony
a precursor to statehood
a response to colonial governance issues
a symbol of colonial independence
a charter that contributed to the development of federalism
a charter that established a precedent for self-rule
a charter that recognized the importance of civic duty
a charter that provided a model for future state constitutions
one of the first charters to allow a written constitution
a charter that allowed for the establishment of a treasury
a charter that recognized the role of the church in governance
a charter that allowed for the establishment of towns
a_charter_that_influenced_the_development_of_democracy_in_America
a_document_that_influenced_governance_in_New_England
a_charter_that_influenced_the_U.S._Constitution
a_key_document_in_the_history_of_Connecticut
ratified_by_the_English_Parliament
a_document_of_negotiation_between_colonists_and_the_crown
a_charter_that_recognized_the_authority_of_the_General_Court